Hospitality & Events Manager

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees—Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's North Coast 99 Top Workplaces rankings.

We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.

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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Hospitality & Events Manager in our Chicago office! This position is full time, in‑office.

Do you enjoy the thrill of event planning? Is hospitality and providing white‑glove service to professionals your passion? Then the Hospitality & Events Manager opportunity may be the next position you've been looking for in your career growth.

The Hospitality & Events Manager ensures an exceptional first‑in‑service experience for clients, visitors, and employees at the firm’s premier downtown Chicago office. This role manages the daily operations of our space as well as oversees the successful execution of onsite and internal off‑site events, all food and beverage needs, hospitality, and applicable technology components. This role presents an opportunity for a dynamic and client‑focused leader to foster a welcoming ambiance, drive operational excellence, and ensure the highest delivery of hospitality offerings in our Chicago location.

• Manages the guest experience from the venue user's perspective by establishing, inspiring and maintaining an optimal guest experience as a core component of the organization’s strategic priorities and daily operations.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders and departments to plan and execute firm‑related events both on‑site and off‑premises.
• Calls upon Chicago area contacts in order to curate appropriate locations, vendors, supplies, food and beverage options, and other pertinent needs for firm business and social events.
• Manages event‑related budgets, including vendor estimates, cost tracking, and post‑event expense reconciliation.
• Maintains organized details for each event and keeps organizers and hosts abreast of all necessary information and updates pertaining to their respective events.
• Works closely with our contracted service provider Epiq on the delivery and setup of catering services and other amenities.
• Brings a refined and elevated taste to the event planning component by being mindful of details, identifying areas for enhancements, and offering recommendations based on the nature of the events.
• Briefs the receptionists on the daily events and guests to ensure a smooth experience for guests upon arrival to the firm.

• Reviews submitted event/meeting requests via the Ask Cody booking system.
• Engages applicable IT team members on the daily happenings and confirms all technology arrangements for the scheduled meetings and events are properly set up and functional.
• Manages the quality control for conference room setups in terms of room cleanliness, amenity setups, temperature, etc. Follows up with Epiq as appropriate to resolve issues.
• Directs the Epiq Site Manager and staff on scheduled meetings so there are resources in place to cover all daily firm needs.
• Seamlessly handles any last‑minute room requests and coordinates all applicable equipment, resources, amenities and supplies as needed.

• Manages all food and beverage needs for the Chicago office, including placing catering orders, monitoring inventory…