Director of Special Events

Job Summary: Director of Special Events will manage customer inquiries and are the point-of-contact for all event details. The position oversee the collective coordination of all event information and resources, and are responsible for account management, sales prospecting , business development and overseeing the events team.

Essential Job Functions:
• Achieve budgeted revenue for Food & Beverage Special Events Sales for the calendar year.
• Work with clients in all aspects during their planning stages as well as onsite coordination for upcoming events to include all administrative aspects and communication.
• Prepare, implement and compile data for strategic sales plan and annual goals.
• Establish a great working relationship with clients, building trust with key stakeholders to stay informed of overall client satisfaction and business changes/developments
• Establish business and client contacts in the greater Los Angeles Area.
• Essential hospitality standards must be used at all times: enthusiastically recognize guest per the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards including using eye contact, smiling, ability to engage in polite conversation and maintain professional appearance at all times.
• Creatively develop and execute signature events including logistics, budget management, on-site coordination, vendor management and post-event analysis
• Identify, select, negotiate and oversee contracts with vendors
• Collaborate in establishing minimum and maximum space availability that are competitive and offer the highest yield for the restaurant to ensure maximum profitability
• Perform sales projects for market research to support marketing plans, event planning packages, and lead distribution to ensure maximum occupancy and client satisfaction for all accounts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: College Degree preferred

Required Experience:
• 5 years experience in marketing, forecasting, budget management and planning and executing large-scale, high-quality events.
Preferred Experience:
• Financial and Sales experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Use discretionary judgment in dealing with confidential subjects and sensitive issues and maintaining confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills, and comfort working with a diverse client roster, vendors and event staff personnel
• Ability to take initiative without being prompted and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong customer service skills; ability to tactfully handle phone calls, filter as appropriate and redirect to other sources if necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft suite applications, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio
• Analytical abilities sufficient to handle most complex clerical functions
• Solid organizational skills and attention to details
• Must have the ability to handle high business volumes, multi-tasking, all the while maintaining composure.
• Creative but strategic thinker with strong decision making skills and an analytical eye
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Open availability - this is a full time position which requires days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Summary: Director of Special Events will manage customer inquiries and are the point-of-contact for all event details. The position oversee the collective coordination of all event information and resources, and are responsible for account management, sales prospecting , business development and overseeing the events team.

Essential Job Functions:
• Achieve budgeted revenue for Food & Beverage Special Events Sales for the calendar year.
• Work with clients in all aspects during their planning stages as well as onsite coordination for upcoming events to include all administrative aspects and communication.
• Prepare, implement and compile data for strategic sales plan and annual goals.
• Establish a great working relationship with clients, building trust with key stakeholders to stay informed of overall client satisfaction and business changes/developments
• Establish business and client contacts in the greater Los Angeles Area.
• Essential hospitality standards must be used at all times: enthusiastically recognize guest per the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group standards including using eye contact, smiling, ability to engage in polite conversation and maintain professional appearance at all times.
• Creatively develop and execute signature events including logistics, budget management, on-site coordination, vendor management and post-event analysis
• Identify, select, negotiate and oversee contracts with vendors
• Collaborate in establishing minimum and maximum space availability that are competitive and offer the highest yield for the restaurant to ensure maximum profitability
• Perform sales projects for market research to support marketing plans, event planning packages, and lead distribution to ensure maximum occupancy and client satisfaction for all accounts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: College Degree preferred

Required Experience:
• 5 years experience in marketing, forecasting, budget management and planning and executing large-scale, high-quality events.
Preferred Experience:
• Financial and Sales experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Use discretionary judgment in dealing with confidential subjects and sensitive issues and maintaining confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills, and comfort working with a diverse client roster, vendors and event staff personnel
• Ability to take initiative without being prompted and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong customer service skills; ability to tactfully handle phone calls, filter as appropriate and redirect to other sources if necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft suite applications, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio
• Analytical abilities sufficient to handle most complex clerical functions
• Solid organizational skills and attention to details
• Must have the ability to handle high business volumes, multi-tasking, all the while maintaining composure.
• Creative but strategic thinker with strong decision making skills and an analytical eye
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Open availability - this is a full time position which requires days, nights, weekends, and holidays.