Event Services Manager

Elior North America

$85K — $100K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience in catering or hospitality event management preferred
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
  • Basic proficiency in PC applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
  • Bachelor's Degree in Management is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary contact for clients, venues, and vendors throughout the event planning process
  • Own all event planning and execution tasks post-sales turnover
  • Create comprehensive Supervisor Packets and event paperwork for on-site staff
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to secure event needs
  • Support on-site captains by ensuring accurate and updated information
  • Identify potential risks and challenges, developing contingency plans
  • Lead client-facing production efforts such as site visits and operational planning
  • Resolve guest or client issues during events, providing communication as needed
  • Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with leadership to address operational challenges

Benefits

  • Medical coverage for full-time employees
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
  • Employee discount program
  • Commuter benefits for parking and transit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Sick time off
  • Holiday pay, with 9 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Event Services Manager

Job Reference Number: 41305
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Abigail-Kirsch
Location:Off Premise Catering

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated Event Services Manager to our Dining & Events team! As an Event Manager, you will have the opportunity to plan, direct, and coordinate catered events at top tri-state area venues.

What you'll be doing:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, venues, and vendors throughout the planning process, including on-site management during setup, execution, and breakdown.
  • Own event planning and execution after sales turnover, including the development of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), timelines, floorplans, and production details.
  • Develop clear and comprehensive Supervisor Packets and event paperwork for on-site staff, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
  • Coordinate with internal departments (sales, culinary, warehouse, and staffing) and external vendors to ensure all event needs, rentals, and services are secured and operational.
  • Support on-site captains by ensuring information is updated and accurate.
  • Identify potential risks and challenges, developing contingency and emergency plans to ensure smooth operations.
  • Lead client-facing production efforts, including site visits, walkthroughs, tastings, and operational planning.
  • Monitor and resolve any guest or client issues during events, escalating and communicating resolutions as necessary.
  • Conduct post-event evaluations, gather feedback, analyze outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with leadership (Director of Catering and other departments) to address operational challenges and develop solutions.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Catering.
  • Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to deliver exceptional, competitive events.


What we're looking for:

Must-haves:
  • 2 years experience in catering or hospitality event management preferred.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to anticipate challenges.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
  • Basic PC knowledge and comprehension (Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel)


Nice-to-haves:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Management


Compensation Range

$85,000-100,000/yr. dependent on experience

Our Benefits:

  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off

About Abigail Kirsch:

Started in the 1970s as a family-owned catering company, Abigail Kirsch has grown into one of New York's premier caterers. Our steady growth has allowed us to bring our hospitality, service, and delicious food to Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

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