Events Manager - Hiring Urgently

We are looking to hire a driven Events Manager to join our vibrant team at Salt & Honey Catering + Events in Oakland, CA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Events Manager is an amazing opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, critical thinking and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Events Manager at Salt & Honey Catering + Events today!

Overview
We are an offsite catering company located in downtown Oakland, serving the greater Bay Area, from Napa to Silicon Valley. We use locally-sourced and sustainably raised and caught produce, meat, and seafood to create meals that are satisfying, and responsible for the environment.
Our professional, service-oriented staff create simple, rustic, and elegant presentations. We are looking for a motivated, career-focused Event Manager able to exceed guest expectations, for a hands-on role in event preparation and execution.
The Event Manager will:
? Ensure quality of service as onsite client liaison
? Execute event timelines, floor plans and other event specifications
? Communicate with colleagues and clients in a timely manner
? Supervise and delegate to onsite staff
? Coordinate onsite vendor activities
? Tour venues, compile and coordinate logistics, and verify event details
? Create and complete event paperwork (e.g. floor plans, timelines, and debriefs)
? Deliver, setup, and breakdown food and equipment
? Pack event equipment for upcoming services
? Load and unload company vehicles
Our ideal candidate will have:
? 1-3 years experience as event lead or manager in catering, restaurant or wedding planning
? College degree, or equivalent experience
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
? Polished appearance and manners, and respectful approach
? Remaining calm in stressful situations
? Problem solving ability, and a sense of urgency in completing tasks
? Excellent organization and time-management skills
? Leadership skills with strong attention to detail
? Availability days, evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed
? Valid driver's license and clean driving record
? Serve Safe and DOT registration required within two weeks of hiring
? Proficient in Google Suite
? Able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion, and up to 35 pounds regularly
Benefits of working as a Events Manager in Oakland, CA:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Advantageous package