Event Manager

We are seeking a Private Events Manager to assist the Events Director and/or department with excellent organizational, planning and time management skills with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and is comfortable and successful in a fast-paced environment. This position will assist the Private Events Director and/or Department in all aspects of promoting and selling events... and maximizing revenue. • Maximize event revenue when determining menus, offering menu upgrades, • Support events department in managing all incoming event inquiries; • Correspond and maintain leads/inquiries from Tripleseat, Outlook, and all/any other platforms and must ensure follow up on the same business day • Prepare, communicate & post weekly BEOs relating to the event to ensure a smooth and efficient execution • Coordinate all administrative event details with client from inquiry to close including but not limited to negotiating, executing proposals, contracts, ensuring client payment in full, developing floor plans, rental orders, and post event follow-up. • Conduct on-site visits with clients • Greet host/clients on site at the beginning of an event to ensure total client satisfaction and and adjust last minute requests • Prepare documents needed for staff to review during event preshift • Create menu cards, escort cards, and place orders for kosher meals, rental lists, floral, balloons etc • Support or Generate sales reporting, budgets, deposit logs, commission logs and financial analysis • Collaborate with Dinex Internal Marketing and PR Team to drive sales • Experience pace reporting a plus • Experience coordinating events on a team that generates minimum of $2.5million in event revenue • Large scale production and or high volume event experience a plus • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business • Appreciation, Passion and knowledge of food, wine and hospitality.