Event and Experience Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Event and Experience Manager

Pay 12

Reports To:

Salary: $51,000 - $55,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

The Event and Experience Manager for Restaurant Associates at UBS is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of activities and special events for a world-class corporate client.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages activation events calendar, Eventbrite listings, monthly newsletter
• Creates reservations within EMS Reservation System for activities in the amenity spaces and in the Cooking School with proper coding
• Serves as the point person for the host during meetings. Coordinates with audiovisual team for ad hoc AV support requests from meeting participants.
• Coordinates with Reception Services to ensure seamless guest experience when needed. Ensures vendors are pre-registered.
• Oversees the amenity spaces at UBS sites. Performs regular walkthroughs of amenity spaces to ensure furniture is consistently presentable, there are no old/outdated signage, etc. Report all maintenance faults/hazards and cleaning requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Collaborates with Catering Managers/Directors on all events
• Hands-on approach to manage all activities and oversees the execution of events
• Exhibits superb organization skills and is able to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Stays within budget limitations set by Management. Ensures invoices from vendors associated with activation events are submitted to Finance in a timely fashion.
• Reports on sales and attendance for all events and takes proactive steps to increase sales and event participation.
• Knowledge of current events, cultural activities and industry trends. Uses this knowledge to create new, fresh and relevant employee activations
• Close collaboration with all stake holders within the Group Corporate Services community, especially the Executive Client
• Ensure seamless communication flow with clients before, during and after the execution of their events.
• Manages and coordinate with Marketing/ Communications Management on the content of the digital displays. Creates flyers and other marketing materials to support events
• Tour and meet with prospective internal and external clients to showcase the spaces
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Corporate, conference center or hotels sales and/or events experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings as needed. This is an in-person position.
• Effective negotiating skills managing outside vendors’ relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multitask.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of office technology / equipment. Knowledge of EMS is a plus
• Discreet, ethical and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
• Punctual, dependable and dedicated to achieving excellence, down to the smallest of details.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1428044

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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