Event Manager

Gourmet Catering by Andrew is seeking an experienced Event Manager to manage special events at various venues throughout the greater Boston area. Staging events in a wide range of sizes and scopes, the Event Manager will manage event set-up,, the entire event, and the breakdown, supervise the service team, coordinating with the culinary and operations teams, all while ensuring quality standards are met. Additional responsibilites include direct client and guest interaction to fulfill needs during an event, on-the-job training, and maintaining strong venue relationships.

The candidate must have 1-3 years experience in a high volume event environment with supervisory experience with a well established off-premise caterer, event planning company, and/or hotel operation.

Extensive knowledge of event logistics and exceptional customer service skills, the ability to multi-task, the ability to preform under pressure, a creative approach to problem-solving, and a team player.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform event pre-planning activities to include communication with sales manager, and service plans with deployment of staff and event timing

Work with sales managers to ensure the event is set-up and service is carried out according to the client and sales manager's expectations, following the BEO.

Attend select catering meetings to detail the execution of large events.

Demonstrate clear and open communication with both FOH and BOH staff.

Conduct accurate opening and closing liquor, rental, and equipment inventories.

Responsible for complete event execution, which includes overseeing event set up, managing staff, and working closely with our clients and sales managers to ensure successful, memorable events. •

This job requires the ability to perform the following: Standing for extended periods of time, carrying or lifting items up to 50lbs, bending, stooping, and kneeling At times, Event Managers may be expected to travel a distance to event venues at various locations throughout New England. Gourmet Catering by Andrew adheres to a policy of employment-atwill, which allows either party to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.