Event Manager - Main Event Caterers

Main Event Caterers

Event Manager - Main Event Caterers

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Free food & snacks

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Join DC's premier catering company - Main Event Caterers!

    Main Event Caterers is committed to:

    Creating sensational experiences that linger in the mind for years to come.

    Designing events that suit our clients' personal tastes and budgets of any size

    Providing professional service to our guests before, during and after the event.

    Traveling the globe to bring you back the most exciting and tantalizing flavors and ideas.

    Crafting artful culinary displays that create the ambiance for a successful celebration.

    Presenting exciting, top-quality cuisine for every selection.

    Taking your event to the next level and “wowing” your guests!

    Our Event Managers have full ownership of their assigned events. Depending on the event, responsibilities may include:

    Meet with client to better understand the event dynamics as well as offer insight and suggestions.

    Meet weekly with chef to ensure menu expectations are clear

    Work with in-house Operations Department to ensure proper equipment is ordered

    Meet with in-house Creative Services Manager to assist with design of event

    Hands on position that is directly involved in all aspects of event including day of

    The Event Manager effectively controls and manages the operations of catered events that meet and surpass the expectations of our clients providing exceptional food integrated into stunning style & design elements. This also includes safety issues, set up, service, breakdown, equipment accountability and product inventories.

    Qualifications Required:

    Main Event Caterers is seeking highly motivated experienced Event Manager with a strong work ethic that can hit the ground running. A professional appearance, excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills, a can do attitude, and able to work in a team environment.

    Flexible schedule including weekends (Saturdays are our busiest day). Experienced candidates need only apply.

    Additional Compensation:

    Commission

    Bonuses

    Benefits offered:

    Paid time off

    Health insurance

    Dental insurance

    Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs

    Retirement benefits or accounts

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedules

    Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Dental insurance

    Vision insurance

    Retirement plan

    Paid time off

    Flexible schedule

    Schedule:

    Weekends required.

    This Job Is:

    A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

    Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location

    Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

    A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)

    A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

    A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

    Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

    Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

    Experience: Event Management: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: 3870 South Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22206