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

    Dental 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:

    Health insurance

    Dental insurance

    Vision insurance

    Retirement plan

    Paid time off

    Flexible schedule

    Free lunch (Monday-Friday)

    Free parking

    Schedule:

    Weekends required.

    Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

    Experience: Event Management: 1 year (Preferred)

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