Event Manager
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Event Manager

Crossroads Conference Center is a 7,200 sq. ft. full-service event venue. Conveniently located in Southwest Grand Rapids right at the M-6 and US-131 business exchange. Crossroads hosts all types of events from wedding ceremonies & receptions, corporate meetings & training, conferences, tradeshows, fundraisers, gala’s, holiday & birthday parties to religious ceremonies & receptions. Crossroads has an immediate opening for an Events Manager

Responsibilities:

-Hospitality & strong customer service is number one!

- Work as manager on duty for weddings, corporate, and social events

- Coordinate and communicate with clients and vendors

- Perform banquet room set ups and break downs. Ensure set ups are accurate according to the diagram

-Open and close venue before and after events and ensure all checklists are completed

- Maintain cleanliness of the facility including, but not limited to banquet rooms, lobby, hallways, restrooms, storage units, outside grounds and kitchen area

- Order and maintain inventories of all supplies needed for the venue and events

- Identify repairs needed, safety and sanitation issues and take steps to prevent and correct them

-Take pictures during events and make posts to social media

- Work with sales director on special projects as needed

Job Requirements:

- Previous banquet or venue management experience a plus

-Saturday availability is a must

- Must be 18 years of age or older

- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

- Strong work ethic, team oriented, positive attitude, dependable, flexible, punctual, with reliable transportation

- Ability to lift and move tables and chairs repetitively

- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

- Ability to interact with clients and guests in a professional manner

- Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and pressures

- Ability to work a varying schedule based on event calendar. (i.e some set-up shifts may be 3 hours; where events may be up to 12 hours and end after midnight)

- Doyle Operations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Weekends only
Work Location: In person