Job Description
The event manager is responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of events including corporate events, cocktail parties, buffets, weddings, receptions, and plated dinners. Able to manage staff and engage with customers.
Job Responsibilities
- Follow standard operating procedures
- Establish and maintain relationships with university facility partners and external vendors
- Work closely with other event managers to ensure consistency with all events
- Full responsibility for managing diverse teams of up to 50 employees at a time
- Ensures all events are delivered at an exceptionally high level and reflect the professional standards of the company and our client
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- Coordinate production of event materials and execute pre-event planning meetings
- Required to travel to events in multiple locations across campus
- May be required to work multiple events in one day with limited breaks
- Train, coach, and develop new and existing employees on all aspects of catering
- Responsible for ensuring all mandated paperwork is completed in a timely manner
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Detail oriented and self-motivated with the ability to react quickly to solve problems
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work under strict time-constraints in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills, being able to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Capable of managing events for up to 1000 people
- Open availability that includes early mornings, late nights, and weekends
- Must be trained in food safety and alcohol compliance (training can be provided if necessary)
- Capable of lifting 40 pounds due to the physical nature of the role
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About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.