Special Events Manager - Vine Hospitality

Vine Hospitality is a premier multi-unit fine dining restaurant group with $50M in annual revenue and a reputation for culinary excellence. Our restaurants operate under multiple partnership structures, supported by a centralized corporate entity providing shared services, including HR, operations, finance, marketing, and IT. Vine Hospitality owns and operates the Left Bank, Petite Left Bank, LB Steak, Camper, Meso Modern Mediterranean, and Rollati Ristorante family of restaurants, located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our Mission: Serving with Love - bringing the highest quality food to our guests.

Vine Hospitality seeks a service-focused and detail-oriented Special Events Manager to lead our exceptional teams in transforming our venues into remarkable event spaces. In this dynamic role, your vision and expertise will shape events from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, leaving lasting impressions on every guest.

The ideal candidate must reside in California, be willing to travel to Vine's San Jose office and restaurants as needed for meetings and operational needs, and report directly to the Business Development Manager.

Apply today for a chance to make your mark in the world of hospitality with our dynamic team at Vine Hospitality!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage all aspects of special events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, private parties, and other celebrations. Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and ensure every detail is executed flawlessly
• Select, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors (caterers, decorators, audiovisual teams, etc.) to ensure that all event requirements are met and budgets are adhered to
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout the planning process
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown, ensuring all details align with the agreed-upon plan
• Identify opportunities to grow event revenue and maximize venue utilization
• Create and manage event budgets, track expenses, and provide detailed financial reporting to ensure profitability while delivering exceptional value to clients
  
  

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in event planning and management, with a minimum of 1 year in a hospitality or restaurant setting
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and labor regulations
• Proficient in event management tools and software and Google Suite
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead discussions with diverse individuals
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  
  

The target salary range for this role is $70k plus commissions, and the target compensation is to be in excess of $100k annually.

Why join the Vine Hospitality team? We offer:

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), allowing you to balance work and personal time effectively
• Company-sponsored health and welfare plans as of the first of the month after successful completion of 90 days of employment, which include:
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• A tax-deferred 401(k) investment saving plan after one year of service
  
  

To learn more about our team, please visit our Corporate page to dive deeper into Our Story.

Apply today to join a leading company in the hospitality industry and embrace an incredible opportunity to achieve outstanding success.

We appreciate your time and interest in joining the Vine Hospitality team; we look forward to speaking with you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workplace.

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