Event Manager Job at Forbes Hospitality, Detroit, MI

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  • Forbes Hospitality
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Forbes Hospitality is looking for an Event Manager to add to their current team. We are seeking candidates with 3+ years experience as an Event and/or Catering Captain or Supervisor, or 1+ years as a Banquet Manager. Prior wedding events experience is a plus.

Comprehensive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid time off, free parking, etc.

Description:

  • Managing the Operational team to orchestrate a successful event from beginning to end
  • Working with a team of Event Managers & Service Captains
  • Schedule: Days, Nights & Weekends, required.
  • Off Days: 2-3 days a week depending on the schedule of events

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Operation of Events
  • Coordinate Room Sets, Break Downs, and Closing Procedures
  • Manage all Front of House Staff: Bartenders, Servers, Door Hosts
  • On Site Contact for all event clients and Vendors
  • Follow the Contract and Banquet Event Order
  • Coordinate Event Logistics with Kitchen, Sales Team, AV/Tech Team
  • Manage the timeline and flow of the event
  • Enforce all company policies and procedures
  • Additional responsibilities among all Event Managers: linen, inventory, reporting condition of buildings/equipment
  • Responsible for employee hiring, training, scheduling, performance reviews, etc.
  • Anticipate guests’ needs and respond to complaints in a timely manner

Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
  • Friendly demeanor with a passion for customer service
  • Strong leadership skills - leading by example
  • Proactively prepare for events in advance

Pay Frequency:

  • Bi weekly

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote work, Night shift, Weekend work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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