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Function Manager - Events

City Park Conservancy
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : The Function Manager is responsible for every aspect of the successful execution of the event. This includes but is not limited to set up, employee job performance, food presentation, customer satisfaction, and cleanup.Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Other duties may be assigned :

SETUP :

  • Verifies that all catering staff is on time and has the proper job assignment; makes sure each employee as signed in on the Function Labor Sheet
  • Verifies that all catering staff is properly dressed for the assigned job;
  • Ensures that the function is set according to the layout and instructions on the BEO;
  • Insures proper food presentation;
  • Ensures that all special set up instructions on the BEO are carried out.
  • Visually inspects the function room and surrounding area for any possible safety hazards;
  • Verifies that security is in place and knows responsibilities during function.

FUNCTION :

  • Coordinates all employee activities during the function to make sure that each employee is performing the proper tasks at the proper times.
  • Greets the client upon their arrival;
  • Directs the flow of the function by following the agreed upon timeline;
  • Assures that the facility is kept in a safe and hazard-free condition;
  • Carries out accident reporting procedures according to the City Park Safety Procedures should the need arise.
  • BREAKDOWN :

  • Coordinates all cleanup activities to assure that all employees are performing their assigned duties;
  • Assures that every aspect of the facility cleanup is complete using Post Event Checklist. This should be completed prior to employees clocking out for the shift.
  • Assures that each employee signs out on the Function Labor Sheet.
  • Places Liquor Inventory, Function Labor Sheet, and Post Event Checklist in front of truck for transport back to complex.
  • Assures that the facility is secure prior to leaving.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Qualifications and Education Requirements :

  • High School education / GED with one to two years of food management experience required, preferably in events such as receptions and parties.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must possess a current, unrestricted driver’s license.
  • Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends as business dictates.
  • Must be able to work outdoors.
  • Physical Demands :

    The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to constantly move from one worksite to another, communicate with others to exchange information, use repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and / or fingers, and operate motor vehicles.

    The employee will be required to occasionally climb ladders, stairs, and the like, move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, remain in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods, and assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee may also be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp, talk, or hear.

    Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment. The visual acuity required to perform work at or within an arm’s reach in performing mechanical or technical trade tasks. The employee must perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound. The employee will express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, and they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The physical demands will require the employee to regularly lift, adjust, or move objects up to 10 lbs., frequently lift, adjust, or move objects up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift, adjust, or move objects up to 50 lbs. or more. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

    Work Environment :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and / or humid conditions, low and high temperatures, rain and wind, moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Hazardous conditions may occur.

    Part-time employees receive these benefits :

    1. A 50% discount on food & beverages during their shift at any of City Park's concession stands.(Excludes alcohol).

    2. A 25% discount on merchandise in the Oscar J. Tolmas Center gift shop.

    3. Five complimentary walking tour tickets and one complimentary driving tour ticket to Celebration in the Oaks.

    4. One individual Carousel Gardens Amusement Park Season Pass.

    Friday, Saturday, and / or Sunday, afternoons and evenings as needed

    Schedule is contingent upon booked events

    Part-time, Seasonal

    Up to 29.5 hours per week as needed

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