Event Manager at Soho Grand Hotel

The Senior Event Service Manager at Grandlife Hotels executes all contracted events to exceed client expectations and maintain a high level of brand standards. Their main responsibilities including event production, overseeing Banquet Staff and Housepersons, acting as onsite day of contact and maintaining a flow of information between the client and internal departments to include the Food and Beverage, Culinary, Housekeeping, Front Desk, and Events Department. This position will oversee events in both Soho Grand Hotel and Roxy Hotel. Must have previous comparable NYC luxury restaurant/hotel catering experience. Must be able to manage client expectation and team support.  Administrative responsibilities include scheduling and payroll. ResponsibilitiesAbility to execute events including meetings, screenings, formal dinners, receptions, weddingsExperience supervising and training banquet staffBackground in luxury service venue a mustCoordinate and assist the Director of Events and Events Sales Manager with all catered events, to include meetings, receptions, weddings, screenings, etc.Conduct pre-shifts with the staff going over all the events and requirements, discussing team assignments for the night with a CaptainFacilitate walk-throughs with clients that pertain to event setup, production and details post contract and confirmationManage monthly inventories for all catering items to assure team members have everything for execution, order operational supplies and equipment with prior Director’s approval and process POs as requiredAssist in hiring & training catering team members, implement service, uniform and presentations standardsAssist with training F&B servers/managers in catering events, so they aware of the procedures for private events in the outletsWork with Director of Catering & Events to set/improve event presentation standardsMonitor food and beverage quality, to ensure each event is consistent with set standardsRequirementsPrevious NYC event experience.Excellent management, supervisory, and customer service skillsExperience with conference, meeting and production managementA high level of energy and passion for service, people and qualityAbility to work effectively under time constraints and deadlinesMust possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of MicrosoftWord, Excel, and Tripleseat a plus.Able to work evenings and weekends/holidays as required.Job Type: Full-timeCompensation: $85-105k Base Salary + Commission