- Curate proposals with seasonal &/or specialty menus, beverage lists, pantry sheets, rental equipment orders, liquor license permits & insurance certificates
- Attend rentals & specialty equipment showroom visits w/ clients & vendors to determine final 'look' of event
- Schedule Tastings based on client & company calendar availability; build entire sample presentation of event (as-needed) with support-staff to confirm final experience
- Confirm event-specific staffing guidelines & uniform requirements
- Stay apprised of guest count changes, food allergens & choice-of menu specifications
- Toggle between & track details of multiple vendors to ensure seamless day-of execution
- Liaise with external & internal design entities to maintain overall event aesthetics & style
- Maintain client contact in absence of designated Sales Manager/Event Directors
- Utilize designated Sales Administrator for all applicable task assistance & delegate duties accordingly
- Assist with coordination & attend site inspections for event walk-throughs
- Draft floorplans between multiple software programs as-needed for use by 3rd party planners, vendors & all event staff
- Produce all applicable run-of-show (ROS) paperwork for internal operations & event staff
- Attend events & serve as a liaison to the Event Captains, providing additional on-site supervision for a successful, as-planned execution
- Communicate with Event Captains & all on-site vendors to ensure event timing concludes accordingly & on-budget.
- Ensure alongside the event team that the event breakdown occurs according to venue requirements
- Assist the Sales Managers/Event Directors with all close-out details, purchase-orders & invoice approvals
- Truly enjoys weddings
- Has nights & weekends availability during May – October wedding season
- A poised professional, capable of collaborating with a large team of varying individuals
- Demonstrates interest &/or has prior experience in the hospitality industry, specifically in catering, event planning &/or sales
- Demonstrates attention to detail, problem solving, logic, analytical, mathematical & customer service skills, acquired through practice or training
- Demonstrates food knowledge for menu recommendation & creation
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the Microsoft suite of office products, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Ability to successfully navigate & utilize the GP photo library/graphics programs to enhance sales proposals, etc.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Possesses great presentation & public speaking skills
- Has high performance expectations & willingly owns results
- Demonstrates a commitment to goals & approach to challenges with a "can do" attitude & persistence in the face of adversity
- Actively pursues learning & self-development to enhance personal, professional & unit growth
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Event Producer - New York, United States - Great Performances
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout Us:From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation's first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values:
Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
Collaboration: aligning with our clients', colleagues', and community's visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
Job Purpose:
Provide administrative & sales support to the Sales Managers/Event Directors, ensuring the successful planning & execution of off-premise, full-service catered weddings. A majority of duties facilitated are dedicated to administrative planning, with the remainder spent in-field for event support.
Responsibilities
Assist in the creation and maintenance of all catering deliverables for wedding events, including but not limited to:
Desired Availability, Skills & Experience
Must be a motivated self-starter & skilled multitasker who:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65, $75,000.00/year + Commission
Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
