Meeting And Event Planner - Mountain View, Ca

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As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Salary: $80,000 - $85000 /year

Pay Grade: 13

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

The Meeting & Event Planner is responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, and execution of corporate meetings, conferences, and special events. This role oversees all aspects of event operations from initial planning through event completion, partnering closely with clients, facilities teams, catering, audiovisual departments, vendors, staffing agencies, and event production companies to deliver exceptional experiences.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and experienced in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment. This position supervises between 2 and 15 hourly associates depending on event volume and business needs.

• Manage day-to-day meeting and event planning operations.
• Coordinate and execute events ranging from 10 to 2,000 guests.
• Oversee event logistics from concept through completion.
• Manage conference center and multipurpose room scheduling and utilization.
• Ensure seamless event execution and superior guest experiences.
• Coordinate all event-related activities with internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and customers.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Respond to guest concerns and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Conduct event planning meetings and communicate expectations to all partners.

• Partner with Audio Visual (AV) teams to ensure technology requirements are met.
• Coordinate with Facilities teams regarding room setup, maintenance, and event readiness.
• Collaborate with Executive Conference Center catering teams on food and beverage services.
• Work closely with Catering Managers to support event planning and execution.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, staffing agencies, and event production companies.

• Supervise, train, and develop 2-15 hourly associates.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing development opportunities.
• Ensure staffing levels appropriately support operational needs.

• Maintain compliance with Compass Group policies and procedures.
• Track event details, budgets, and operational requirements.
• Support financial accountability and budget management initiatives.
• Maintain accurate event documentation and reporting.

• 5+ years of experience in meeting planning, conference services, hospitality, or event management.
• Experience coordinating meetings, conferences, and large-scale events.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or related field.
• Corporate conference center experience.
• Experience with AV services, event production, and budget management.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• Excellent multitasking, organization, and project management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing budgets and collaborating across multiple departments.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

• Fast-paced, customer-facing corporate conference center environment.
• Regular…