Event Manager

Job Summary

As an Event Manager
, you will support the Catering Department across all functions, overseeing event execution from load‑in to load‑out, managing vendor relationships, supervising event setups, and directing temporary and support staff. You will ensure exceptional service delivery during events, maintaining high standards for setup, service, cleaning, and breakdown procedures. Administrative duties include preparing BEOs, managing contracts, and maintaining CRM systems for seamless planning and execution.

• Supervise all catering events.
• Coordinate event operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and facility activities.
• Work with the Chef to create menus.
• Train catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
• Track and monitor labor and food cost for each event.
• Communicate across all levels—management, client, customer, and associates—to maintain excellent client relationships.
• Assist with all food‑service related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2 years of food‑service experience, including 1 year in a management role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health‑care, or related operations.
• Required catering experience.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food‑cost control, and presentation.
• Financial, budgeting, accounting, and computational skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet usage.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Serv Safe certification.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Disability insurance and retirement plan.
• Paid time off, holiday time off, and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program, identity theft protection, and health & wellness programs.
• Commuter benefits, pet insurance, and associate shopping program.
• Paid parental leave and personal leave.
• Other benefits vary by site/state.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We consider qualified applicants—including those with a criminal history—in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and fair‑chance ordinances.

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