Event Manager
This position is an exceptional opportunity for a talented and experienced hospitality professional to join the Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events team.
What does it take to be a successful Event Manager?
• Demonstrate cooperative spirit, respect the rights and abilities of others; listen to others, and be successful at sharing responsibilities and authority.
• Create a work environment of teamwork and lateral service.
• Set an effective example for employees and support our company culture – contributing to an inspired work environment.
• Represent the team with integrity, dedication, and curiosity in all aspects of client, vendor, and colleague interaction.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have at least 3-5 years of management-level experience in event planning and execution.
• Have communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with management, staff, vendors, and clients at all levels.
• Be comfortable in a multi-task environment with frequent interruptions, short deadlines, and a high degree of pressure.
• Extensive knowledge of and passion for food, wine, and hospitality.
• Deliver exceptional client care before, during, and after the event.
• Provide logistical expertise and production management.
• Provide “single-point accountability” at the event by directing, managing, coordinating, and collaborating with the client, vendors, and Events Team ensuring the timely execution of the event timeline.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct thorough event walk-throughs, lineups, and post-planning sessions, encouraging feedback and questions.
• Assist in delivering perpetual training programs throughout the year to all members of the Events Team.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of department policies and procedures by encouraging ongoing feedback from colleagues, staff, and clients.
• Works a flexible schedule which includes events on nights and weekends frequently.
Physical Requirements
• Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time, as well as frequently walk, stoop, bend, and list up to 20lbs occasionally.
• Must have the stamina to work up to 60 hours a week during peak season.
• Must be able to read, write, and effectively communicate in the company’s dominant language (English). Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the Bay Area as well as Napa/Sonoma counties regularly.
• Willing to work frequent late nights and weekends.
The Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events Promise:
Because everyone matters, every role is important and everyone is valued, our Employee Promise faces in two directions at once; one, toward our Clients, and the other, toward each other.
This mutual commitment has fostered trust and created a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and is given the right tools and freedom to do what is necessary to take care of our Clients, their Guests, and each other.
We are in the service business and service is delivered by people. As expressed through our day-to-day actions, an everyday priority for our company is to take care of our people; trust them, develop them, and provide a happy place for them to work. Our employee promise guides our (management AND Employees) interactions with all stakeholders.
This isn’t about creating a formula for success, it’s simply a commitment to paying personal attention to each of our Employees. We simply believe if Employees are happy, satisfied, dedicated, and energetic, they will take care of our Clients. When Clients are thrilled our business is successful.
We expect our leaders to focus detailed attention on the wants and needs of their Employees. When they do that the same detailed, personalized attention will be passed on to our Clients and their Guests.
Benefits
• Full medical coverage for employees (Kaiser Silver, with other levels available at additional cost)
• 50% Dental coverage paid by employer
• LTD/STD Insurance, 100% employer-paid
• Vision offered, employee-paid
• Sec125 flexible spending account available
• 401(k) plan after 1 year of employment, with company matching
• Paid vacation
• Flexible work schedule
• Annual winter break