Senior Events Manager - AC Events Job at Ashley Christensen Restaurants
Job Title: Senior Events Manager - AC Events
Location: Raleigh, NC
Position Purpose/Summary: AC Events, owned and operated by James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen, is looking for a superstar Senior Events Manager. This position is accountable for serving as a liaison with our clients during the planning phase of their events, leading a team of Events Managers, and overseeing the successful execution of events held at Bridge Club (the AC Restaurants private events space) and our partner venues. This position ensures that our events execution team is creating memorable and seamless hospitality experiences that exceed the expectations of our guests and clients. The Senior Events Manager reports to the Events Director and serves as a professional representative of AC Restaurants.
Job Description
Position Purpose/Summary: AC Events, owned and operated by James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen, is looking for a superstar Senior Events Manager. This position is accountable for serving as a liaison with our clients during the planning phase of their events, leading a team of Events Managers, and overseeing the successful execution of events held at Bridge Club (the AC Restaurants private events space) and our partner venues. This position ensures that our events execution team is creating memorable and seamless hospitality experiences that exceed the expectations of our guests and clients. The Senior Events Manager reports to the Events Director and serves as a professional representative of AC Restaurants.
Job Description
- Lead the full life-cycle of offsite events, from the point of booking through the beginning of the event, supporting event execution as necessary. In collaboration with the Events Director and Events Sales Manager, the Senior Events Manager serves as event planning liaison by communicating with clients, vendors, and venues to prepare for event execution.
- Execute offsite catering and onsite private events with AC Restaurants’ commitment to excellent hospitality and guest service. To ensure successful event execution, you will hold the Event Management team accountable to the guidelines outlined in each Banquet Event Order (BEO). You will also set a positive example for the team by exemplifying proper steps of food and beverage service.
- Manage the event execution staff, including the Events Manager and Service Captains, fostering a culture of hospitality, professionalism, safety, inclusivity, and community leadership. At AC Restaurants, we are dedicated to creating a work environment where our team is set up for success, feels inspired to come to work, and has a great time doing so. As the Senior Events Manager, you will be responsible for meeting labor budgets; hiring, training, scheduling, and leading a team that aligns with our values (work hard, play hard, be kind); and working to excel at our common goal of excellence in hospitality. You’ll also be expected to mentor and promote promising team members to help us achieve long-term success.
- Manage ordering, inventory, and building maintenance. The Senior Events Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of all team members, guests, and company assets. This position directly manages rental and beverage orders for the events team, as well as beverage inventory. The Senior Events Manager also coordinates with building maintenance vendors as needed.
Job Skills and Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree in related field of study preferred but not required.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in private event coordination, restaurant management, and/or client relationship management
- Experience directly supervising managers strongly preferred
- Deep understanding and passion for client services and hospitality
- Sharp-as-a-knife communication skills, including a very strong command of the English language, strong writing and presentation capabilities, and comfort in speaking clearly to groups and in one-on-ones.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Must be a self-starter and a problem solver
- Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Must be professional, dependable, and honest
- Must work well as part of a team, and leave ego at the door
- Familiarity with the following tools is preferred but not required: Google platform, Basecamp, Tripleseat, Microsoft Office Suite, Paycor, Dropbox, Adobe InDesign, Zoom, etc.
Compensation: Salary + benefits
It is the policy of AC Restaurants to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, AC Restaurants will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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