Events Manager

ABOUT US

The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services.

We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

Lady Delilah, opening this fall, is seeking a talented Events Manager with a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate project needs, set priorities, and consistently meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, special event management, provide outstanding communication to h.wood staff, vendors, clients, event attendees and volunteers, be an enthusiastic professional, and be capable of building strong and positive relationships with clients and partners.

• Oversee all Large Party Dining (LPD) and buyout events from start to finish.
• Manage Tripleseat, event platform.
• Budget creation and management for all events
• Negotiate costs and services with vendors; book event space, arrange food and beverage, order all supplies/decorations, coordinate audiovisual equipment & operation, make travel arrangements.
• Manage on-site production and clean up for events.
• Partner with operations team to create/revise room layouts/seating arrangements for each event.
• Create event sponsorship packages and lead the solicitation and securing of sponsor ships when necessary.
• Ensure the event is completed smoothly and resolve any problems that might occur.
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports.

• A minimum of three years’ experience as an Event Manager
• Skilled in project management
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• A knack for problem-solving
• Customer-service orientation
• A team player with leadership skills
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred.

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a prestigious restaurant group.
• Employee discounts on meals and other perks.