What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Fives- Event Manager position at Together and Company?
Are you passionate about hospitality and creating meaningful, wholehearted experiences that bring people together? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love helping people, and have a curiosity for the events industry? If so, you might be the perfect fit for the Event Manager role at The Fives.
The Fives Event Manager is responsible for the day of event execution, ensuring every detail runs smoothly and every guest feels cared for. This person acts as the main point of contact for clients during their event and collaborates closely with our culinary, operations, and events teams to bring the clients vision to life.
The Fives Event Manager is customer-focused, a clear communicator, highly organized, and a creative problem solver. They think on their feet, remain calm under pressure, and jump in wherever is needed with a positive, let's make it happen attitude with everything they do.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Quick Decision Maker: You stay calm under pressure, trust your instincts, and focus on what matters most to make smart, timely decisions that benefit clients and guests.
- Anticipates Needs: Youre proactive, observant, and empathetic. Youre always a step ahead to ensure smooth events and strong support for clients and your team.
- Resourceful: You act with purpose and urgency, adapt quickly, solve problems creatively, and tap into your network to find effective solutions.
The Fives Event Manager must be passionate about our company and leads with a true hospitality heart. They will demonstrate our core values of Do What it Takes, Love What You Do, Have Fun Doing It, Leave it Better Than You Found it, and All for One, One for All.
This is a part-time position.
Responsibilities - The Primary job of The Fives Event Manager includes but is not limited to:
- Schedule and conduct the final venue walkthrough with clients
- Schedule and conduct ceremony rehearsals
- Seve as a liaison between Together & Company clients, guests, staff members, and vendors
- Manage event timeline during events and regularly communicate with event team supervisors, regarding any changes or shifts to the event timeline
- Collaborates with all departments to ensure overall event success
- Coordinate and communicate expectations with vendors before event
- Schedule and host weekly open tour times
- Coordinate client dcor drop off, pick-up, and on-site setup
- Attend department specific Level 10 meeting
- Execute Expo dinner service
- Maintain client satisfaction throughout the event
- Prepare event manager packets and expo sheets
- Program bar tablets and prepare cash banks as needed
- Create and print custom menu cards
- Cross-trained at all our exclusive and off-premise venues, and work event manager shifts as needed
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in events or hospitality industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and kneel, stoop or stand for 8-12 hours at a time
- Availability evenings & weekends
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Insurable Driving record
Preferred:
- Degree or coursework in hospitality
- ServSafe Certified
- Familiarity with CaterEase or similar event software
Why Choose Us?
Together & Company and associated brands are woman owned businesses with the belief that a culture of inclusivity makes us better. We value our teammates for their unique perspectives and experiences, and we know that our diversity is what fuels our strength and innovation as individuals and a team.
If you are looking for just a job this is not your best option. If you want to belong to a family of people who care about what they do, and each other...who want to be better, learn more, help others do the same and create some of the best whole-hearted hospitality experiences in Central Ohio...then welcome to the team.
Together & Company is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
