Compass

EVENT PRODUCTION MANAER

Compass$70K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in catering, event production, hospitality, or related field
  • Natural leadership ability to motivate teams under pressure
  • Excellent organizational skills and a knack for creating timelines
  • Experience in vendor management and building strong relationships
  • Collaborative and creative mindset with high quality standards
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
  • Passion for creating extraordinary experiences for clients

Responsibilities

  • Own the event production process from start to finish
  • Build detailed execution plans, timelines, and diagrams
  • Coordinate rentals, entertainment, alcohol, and more
  • Secure signed contracts, deposits, and event details
  • Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth event execution
  • Lead on-site team energetically and handle troubleshooting
  • Conduct post-event follow-ups and manage billing
  • Champion quality standards and brand values across events

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan options
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off varying by location
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter Benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program and Identity Theft Protection
  • Associate Shopping Program and Discount Marketplace
  • Pet Insurance options
Full Job Description
Position Title: EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGER - DENVER, CO

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual 10% bonus potential

Job Summary

At Catering by Design, we don't just plan events - we craft experiences that people remember forever. Whether it's a once-in-a-lifetime wedding, a milestone birthday, or a corporate celebration done right, we show up with creativity, heart, and an obsession for the details. If you're someone who thrives in the beautiful chaos of live events, loves bringing big ideas to life, and gets genuinely excited when a perfectly executed timeline comes together - we want to meet you.

What You'll Do
  • Own the full event production process from contract to close, bringing every detail to life after the Event Designer sets the vision
  • Build detailed execution plans, timelines, and diagrams that your on-site teams can actually execute flawlessly
  • Coordinate all the moving pieces - rentals, alcohol purveyors, entertainment, and everything in between
  • Secure signed contracts, deposits, and complete event details with precision and professionalism
  • Partner closely with internal teammates to ensure every event runs like a well-rehearsed performance
  • Show up on-site, lead your team with energy and purpose, and troubleshoot anything that comes your way with a calm, solutions-first mindset
  • Handle post-event follow-up calls, meetings, and billing to wrap every event with the same care it started with
  • Work across budgets of all sizes - from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions - without missing a beat
  • Champion the standards, ratios, and brand quality that make Catering by Design events exceptional every time

What You Bring
  • Experience in catering, event production, hospitality, or a related field (3+ years)
  • A natural ability to lead, motivate, and energize on-site teams under pressure
  • Sharp organizational skills and a love of a well-built timeline
  • Vendor management experience and strong relationship-building instincts
  • A collaborative, creative spirit with a high standard for quality
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends - because that's when the magic happens
  • A genuine passion for making people happy through extraordinary experiences

Who Thrives Here

You're a hospitality enthusiast who sees every event as a blank canvas. You're energized by people, driven by details, and you don't flinch when the unexpected happens. You bring your whole, authentic self to work - and you love being part of a team that does the same.

Additional important perks & details:

Please note - Initiial salary of $58000 plus event sales commission (paid biweekly); compensation shifts to $53,000 base plus commission after 3 months. Total earning potential: $70000 - $95000+. Monthly gas/car stipend provided. Must be able to work weekends throughout the busy season of May thru October. This role is hybrid. And by hybrid we mean home office, in office, and where the events beckon in the surrounding Denver market!

Apply to Catering By Design today!

Catering By Design is a division of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates at Catering By Design are offered many fantastic benefits.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)


Catering By Design maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
Learn more about Compass
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$910.4 million
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Founded
1941
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