Event Manager - Main Event Caterers

Job Description

Job Description

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 :
• 401(k)
• 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