Event Manager at Newport Restaurant Group (83794)

Job Details: Job Location: 22 Bowens - Newport, RI 02840, Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 Base+Commission/year, Event Manager Newport Restaurant Group Newport, RI Newport Restaurant Group is looking for an Event Manager to join the team. About the Position: In the Event Manager role, you will coordinate with internal teams, including culinary, service, and operations, to deliver events that reflect our brand’s high standards for service, cuisine, and atmosphere. A strong candidate will have a proven track record in event planning, excellent communication skills, and a passion for hospitality. About You: You are passionate, energetic and to whom pleasing and impressing guests comes naturally. Essential Duties Serve as the primary point of contact after an event is confirmed Conduct site tours and client consultations Prepare and present event proposals and banquet event orders (BEOs) Maintain relationships with repeat clients Collaborate with culinary, beverage, and operations teams to ensure event details are executed to client expectations Oversee all event details from booking through execution including menu selection, floor plans, AV, décor, and timeline Collaborate with culinary, beverage, and service teams to ensure event requirements are met Assist with post-event follow-up including feedback and billing Attends industry meetings and events which may take place outside of regular business hours Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation $62,000-$65,000/Year! Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off Health & Wellness: Medical Dental Vision Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Financial & Employee Ownership: 100% Company paid LTD, Life & AD&D Insurance Generous Company 401k match Employee Ownership Opportunities Employee Perks: NRG Dining Card Program 35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Programs Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program Tenure Program Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits: Telemedicine access About Newport Restaurant Group We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you. Qualifications At least 4 years of event coordination experience in the food-beverage-hospitality industry or a Bachelor's Degree. Experience with high-end weddings and customized events required Skills & Abilities Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong administrative skills, organized and detail oriented and prepared to multitask and work efficiently in a fast paced, high volume, aggressive sales atmosphere Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships #J-18808-Ljbffr