What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Manager position at The h.wood Group?
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. Its multi-concept portfolio is uniquely positioned to cater to different markets while staying true to its core values — distinct aesthetics, world-class service, and palpable atmosphere. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Events Manager must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines. They should have a passion for special event management, provide outstanding communication to h.wood staff, vendors and event attendees and volunteers, be an enthusiastic professional, and be capable of building strong and positive relationships with clients and partners.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Focus on buyout events in all venues
- Plans event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience/entertainment and objectives
- Budgets creation and management for all assigned events
- Negotiates costs and services with vendors; set event space/venue, arrange details with food and beverage teams, order all supplies/decorations, coordinate audiovisual equipment & operation, coordinate proper staffing levels
- Manage on-site production and clean up for events as necessary
- Coordinate the logistics for shipping supplies and staff travel to the event location
- Work with venue manager to create/revise room layouts/seating arrangements and resets for each event as necessary
- Work with marketing and brand partnership teams for any sponsorship opportunities
- Ensure event is executed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
- Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports to send after event completion
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 year experience as event manager
- Skilled in project management
- Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
- Knowledge of/experience with restaurant POS systems
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Events management: 3 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations