Events Manager

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Fifth Wheel Catering - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

About the position

The Events Manager at Fifth Wheel Catering is responsible for overseeing all aspects of planning and hosting memorable events. This role emphasizes client engagement, sales, and managing personnel while ensuring a high standard of hospitality. The Events Manager will collaborate closely with the culinary team to create appealing menu offerings and will be involved in the creative staging of event spaces.

Responsibilities

• Maintains thorough knowledge of menus, facilities, venue specifications, vendors, and service model for Fifth Wheel Catering's two venues: Willow and Slate
• Coordinates with managers of Baileys' Restaurants to facilitate private and semi-private dining experiences in their locations
• Directs a team of hospitality professionals including Captains, Servers, Bartenders, and Porters; hires, trains, and disciplines assigned personnel
• Executes events together with Coordinators, Captains, and event personnel
• Collaborates with Baileys' culinary leadership to present inventive, seasonal, and appealing menu items
• Organizes festival participation for Baileys' Restaurants offsite events, such as Earth Day and Pride Fest
• Employs technology to manage client and team communication, including TripleSeat, Toast POS, and ScheduleFly
• Strong correspondence and organization skills, managing multiple events on overlapping timelines
• Naturally inclined to hospitality and leadership by example
• Self-motivated worker with attention to detail; follows projects through to conclusion
• Compliant with all required health department and safety certifications

Requirements

• Four years of experience in leadership in fine dining restaurants or catering/banquet environments
• Experience in client-facing sales
• Strong organizational and correspondence skills

Benefits

• Base salary range of $50K - $60K per year