Event Manager - Main Event Caterers

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! Responsibilities: 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 the 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, setup, service, breakdown, equipment accountability, and product inventories. Qualifications Required: Main Event Caterers is seeking a 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 the ability to work in a team environment are essential. Flexible schedule including weekends (Saturdays are our busiest day). Experienced candidates need only apply. Benefits: 401(k) and 401(k) matching Competitive salary Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Commission and bonuses Dental insurance Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs Retirement benefits or accounts Employee discounts Workplace perks such as food/coffee Schedule: Weekends required. This Job Is: A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks) A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Event Management: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: 3870 South Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22206 #J-18808-Ljbffr