What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Operations Lead position at Charmant Hotel?
The Charmant Hotel – Event Operations Lead
Who We Are
We believe that La Crosse is a great community that deserves great restaurants, and we believe we have created this experience through inventive cuisine, exceptional service, and attention to detail. We believe highlighting our regional resources around us provides the best foundation in building our menus, our team, and our environment. We believe that investing in happy and knowledgeable staff will lead to happy and knowledgeable guests. Finally, we believe the concept of high-quality hospitality is grounded in three priorities: respect for our strong business principles, the guest experience, and sustainable practices that ensure a long-term placemark in downtown La Crosse on the river. Join us! When you work for us, we work for YOU!
What We’re Looking For
- Awesome, energetic, positive people
- Available to work a flexible schedule as all events have varying start/end times.
Event Operations Lead Perks
- Sustainable and competitive pay- Event Operations Lead pay rate $16.50 plus tips!
- Awesome employee discounts
- FREE primary care clinic for you and your dependents, and for ALL employees!
- Employee wellness programs, most offered to you at NO cost, including a fitness center membership worth $467 a year.
- Full Time Employees- We pay 80% of medical benefits for FT eligible employees, and we have FSA and Retirement Savings options too! PTO & Holiday Pay!
Event Operations Lead Responsibilities
- Supervise the event serving team at all stages of a function from set-up to breakdown
- Assist in setting up for events, including moving furniture, setting up buffets/food stations and displays, carrying trays, serving guests, and break down after event’s conclusion
- Reset event spaces in accordance with the Event Managers specifications to ensure the readiness of the room for other functions
- Attend BEO and/or pre-shift meetings to learn function specifics, including bar specs and guest expectations
- Performs administrative functions and assists with special projects as needed
- Work with the Event Manager/Event Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen.
- Consistently check all china, glassware, silverware, and linen.
Event Operations Lead Other Skills & Abilities
- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
- 1 year supervisor/lead experience
- 2 years minimum of food and beverage experience
- Great wine and food knowledge
- Able to work well unsupervised
Physical Requirements
- Frequently walking and standing, possibly extended distances, while carrying trays
- Ability to climb stairs when necessary
- Frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs
- Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
- Ability to work long hours, which can become strenuous on the body
The Work
We know this can be hard work, which is why we’re committed to supporting all our team members in creating a positive, fun, and respectful work environment. We’ve invested in a leadership team that will give you the opportunity to learn and grow with the training and tools to reach your goals. A full job description is available at webergroupcareers.com
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to perform the essential job duties?
- Were you referred by anyone? Please provide name.
- Have you worked for this or another Weber Group company? If so, when and what location?
Experience:
- Serving: 2 years (Preferred)
- Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $467