Event Manager (Part-Time, Hourly + Commission)

The Role

We're looking for an energetic, organized Event Manager to grow and run our private events and catering business. You'll own each event from the first inquiry through the final guest walking out the door: you sell it, plan it, and work it. When the calendar is busy, you'll be on-site running events. When it's slower, you'll be out in the community building relationships and filling the calendar.

This is a great fit for someone who loves hospitality, enjoys selling, and wants their pay to reflect the business they bring in.

What You'll Do

Sell and book events

Respond quickly to event and catering inquiries by phone, email, and in personLead site visits and walkthroughs with prospective clientsBuild proposals, menus, and pricing, and close the bookingManage contracts, deposits, and final paymentsPlan and execute

Work with the kitchen and front-of-house teams on menus, timelines, staffing, and setupServe as the client's main point of contact from booking through event dayBe on-site to run the events you book, including evenings and weekendsCoordinate take-out catering orders, including accuracy, timing, and pickup or delivery detailsFollow up after each event to gather feedback and encourage repeat bookingsGrow the business

During slower weeks, generate new leads through networking, cold outreach, and visits to local businesses, offices, schools, nonprofits, and event plannersRepresent us at community events, chamber of commerce functions, and industry gatheringsMaintain a pipeline of prospects and past clients for follow-upShare ideas for event packages, promotions, and seasonal offeringsWhat We're Looking For

Experience in event planning, catering sales, banquets, or restaurant/hospitality management is a huge plusA proven ability to sell, confidently, warmly, and without being pushyExcellent organization and attention to detail; you can juggle multiple events at onceStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfort working independently and managing your own timeAvailability for nights and weekends, with a schedule that changes week to week based on eventsReliable transportation for site visits and networkingCompensation

Hourly: $20/hour, 25 guaranteed hours per week ($500/week base)Commission: 10% of gross sales on in-house events and 6% of gross sales on take-out cateringPay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)Employee discountFlexible schedulePaid time offWork Location: In person