Director of Corporate Events
Harvest Moon Catering Harvest Moon Catering Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville, VA Full-time Full-time $50,000 - $70,000 a year $50,000 - $70,000 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Director of Corporate Events Harvest Moon Catering- Charlottesville, VA Why Did We Post This Job? ------------------------- Hospitality is about creating a sense of place where everyone has a seat at the table.
At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC) we give consistent and thoughtful attention to details.
We provide exceptional food AND exceptional service and we believe the best way to serve our current and future clients is to add talented and high-performing employees to our team to help create and execute our clients' visions for their events.
The Director of Corporate Events is a critical piece in that execution.
Discover the Harvest Moon Catering difference.
We respect hospitality as a calling.
Serving others is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find daily--and lasting--fulfillment in their work.
We recruit the best of the best.
Our rigorous, scientific recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber.
We offer a flexible work environment.
DCE has some flexibility to create a schedule that works for them.
And our online tools keep them connected without costly trips to the office.
We nurture teams of excellence.
Our teammembers develop a genuine bond with their coworkers, trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are.
We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement.
We work with team members to say yes to creative suggestions to make life better for our clients and our employees.
So What (Exactly) is a Director of Corporate Events? ------------------------------------------ The Director of Corporate Events partners closely with clients, vendors, and internal HMC staff to bring clients' visions of all shapes and sizes to life - whether it's a wedding, a corporate gala, or an intimate dinner party.
Responsibilities include proposal writing and editing; meeting with clients and understanding their needs and visions for their event; visiting venues and creating floor plans; managing multiple projects.
You'll serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters and assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.
You'll also be the liaison between the sales team and the other department managers in order to execute superior client service.
In this position, you will lead the Corporate sales efforts and specialize in dealing with new and repeat business clients.
You will also be responsible for reaching out to potential clients to expand our business base and grow the clientele of Harvest Moon.
Would YOU Thrive Here? ---------------------- At Harvest Moon, we work with best-in-class teammates from a variety of backgrounds who share a passion for hospitality, quality of food, and delighting customers.
If you have never felt professionally challenged before, think long and hard before applying for this position.
You will be surrounded by A
professionals who expect you to perform at their level every day, and you will have the very best administrators to support your client care.
Hospitality is a fast-paced, dynamic industry and life at HMC is no exception.
Here you'll need to be able to shift between tasks, frequently, while still having a high attention to detail and quality.
You'll do administrative tasks like proposal generation and your next task might be conducting a walk-through of the venue for your client's wedding.
You'll also be attending the events (weekend availability is required), working with the HMC team to ensure the event goes smoothly.
Maintaining a positive and professional attitude is paramount.
The Minimum You'll Do:
---------------------- ? Develop strong customer relationships and maintain connection with existing clients through professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interaction.
? Customize menus, menu tastings, AV, d cor packages, room capacities, bar set up.
? Be enthusiastic (Over the Moon!) about exceptional client experiences and a positive, motivational teammember.
? Contribute to the development and implementation of selling strategies, methods, and goals.
? Strive to understand the overall market; competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, industry seasonality, and how to leverage the information to close proposals.
? Utilize Catering proposal and rental software to trace sales activities & correspondence with clients to ensure prompt communications including proposals, floor plans, rental lists, etc.
? Maintain professional relationships and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and webinars; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
? Solicitation of new and existing accounts to exceed revenue goals.
This involves making cold calls and direct sales calls.
In addition, maintaining good working relationships with existing clients while exploring ways to increase revenue.
Need high energy and a quality work ethic.
? Set and meet (exceed!) goals and work within sales budgets.
? Weekend and evening availability is essential.
What Others Say About You:
-------------------------- ? You're reliable ? You're organized and detailed-oriented ? You're a gifted communicator - both verbally and in writing ? You're a fantastic listener and genuinely care about people ? You're resourceful, creative, and love problem solving ? You're warm, friendly, approachable, and have an innate desire to help others ? You have a deep passion for food, and hospitality Your Experience, Education, and Training:
----------------------------------------- ? You've got about 3-5 years of sales experience in food & beverage, restaurant, or hospitality.
? You've got experience with customized menus, menu tastings, AV, d cor packages, room capacities, and bar set up.
? You're proficient in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of TPP preferred.
What You'll Get:
---------------- HMC strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance.
To walk that talk, we offer great pay, real raise potential, and discretionary bonuses that will place first year earnings between $50-70,000.
On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Commission pay Ability to commute/relocate:
Charlottesville, VA 22901:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Events management:
3 years (Preferred) Catering:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC) we give consistent and thoughtful attention to details.
We provide exceptional food AND exceptional service and we believe the best way to serve our current and future clients is to add talented and high-performing employees to our team to help create and execute our clients' visions for their events.
The Director of Corporate Events is a critical piece in that execution.
Discover the Harvest Moon Catering difference.
We respect hospitality as a calling.
Serving others is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find daily--and lasting--fulfillment in their work.
We recruit the best of the best.
Our rigorous, scientific recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber.
We offer a flexible work environment.
DCE has some flexibility to create a schedule that works for them.
And our online tools keep them connected without costly trips to the office.
We nurture teams of excellence.
Our teammembers develop a genuine bond with their coworkers, trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are.
We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement.
We work with team members to say yes to creative suggestions to make life better for our clients and our employees.
So What (Exactly) is a Director of Corporate Events? ------------------------------------------ The Director of Corporate Events partners closely with clients, vendors, and internal HMC staff to bring clients' visions of all shapes and sizes to life - whether it's a wedding, a corporate gala, or an intimate dinner party.
Responsibilities include proposal writing and editing; meeting with clients and understanding their needs and visions for their event; visiting venues and creating floor plans; managing multiple projects.
You'll serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters and assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary.
You'll also be the liaison between the sales team and the other department managers in order to execute superior client service.
In this position, you will lead the Corporate sales efforts and specialize in dealing with new and repeat business clients.
You will also be responsible for reaching out to potential clients to expand our business base and grow the clientele of Harvest Moon.
Would YOU Thrive Here? ---------------------- At Harvest Moon, we work with best-in-class teammates from a variety of backgrounds who share a passion for hospitality, quality of food, and delighting customers.
If you have never felt professionally challenged before, think long and hard before applying for this position.
You will be surrounded by A
professionals who expect you to perform at their level every day, and you will have the very best administrators to support your client care.
Hospitality is a fast-paced, dynamic industry and life at HMC is no exception.
Here you'll need to be able to shift between tasks, frequently, while still having a high attention to detail and quality.
You'll do administrative tasks like proposal generation and your next task might be conducting a walk-through of the venue for your client's wedding.
You'll also be attending the events (weekend availability is required), working with the HMC team to ensure the event goes smoothly.
Maintaining a positive and professional attitude is paramount.
The Minimum You'll Do:
---------------------- ? Develop strong customer relationships and maintain connection with existing clients through professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interaction.
? Customize menus, menu tastings, AV, d cor packages, room capacities, bar set up.
? Be enthusiastic (Over the Moon!) about exceptional client experiences and a positive, motivational teammember.
? Contribute to the development and implementation of selling strategies, methods, and goals.
? Strive to understand the overall market; competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, industry seasonality, and how to leverage the information to close proposals.
? Utilize Catering proposal and rental software to trace sales activities & correspondence with clients to ensure prompt communications including proposals, floor plans, rental lists, etc.
? Maintain professional relationships and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and webinars; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
? Solicitation of new and existing accounts to exceed revenue goals.
This involves making cold calls and direct sales calls.
In addition, maintaining good working relationships with existing clients while exploring ways to increase revenue.
Need high energy and a quality work ethic.
? Set and meet (exceed!) goals and work within sales budgets.
? Weekend and evening availability is essential.
What Others Say About You:
-------------------------- ? You're reliable ? You're organized and detailed-oriented ? You're a gifted communicator - both verbally and in writing ? You're a fantastic listener and genuinely care about people ? You're resourceful, creative, and love problem solving ? You're warm, friendly, approachable, and have an innate desire to help others ? You have a deep passion for food, and hospitality Your Experience, Education, and Training:
----------------------------------------- ? You've got about 3-5 years of sales experience in food & beverage, restaurant, or hospitality.
? You've got experience with customized menus, menu tastings, AV, d cor packages, room capacities, and bar set up.
? You're proficient in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of TPP preferred.
What You'll Get:
---------------- HMC strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance.
To walk that talk, we offer great pay, real raise potential, and discretionary bonuses that will place first year earnings between $50-70,000.
On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Commission pay Ability to commute/relocate:
Charlottesville, VA 22901:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Events management:
3 years (Preferred) Catering:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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