Job Description Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. $5,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Provided Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 for University of Minnesota Morris located in Morris, MN. The University of Minnesota Morris is located just two and a half hours outside Minneapolis serving 1500 students on campus with 1 resident dining hall and 4 retail concepts. It s a peaceful place with a nurturing academic environment and plenty of room for fun. Rated by Sierra Club as a top-40 Cool School for sustainability initiatives. Our students started a composting program, and our wind turbines produce 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year! Our successful candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent customer service, promote a customer/client centered culture and promote partnerships. Knowledge of menu planning, culinary innovation, and the ability to coordinate catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results is preferred! The successful candidate will: lead frontline teams, mentoring them in accurate cash handling, operations, open and closing processes; and train and manage department HACCP Safety Programs, Sodexo programs and daily operation standards. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: a history of strong leadership and excellent communication skills; prior experience promoting national brands with clients and customers in a campus environment; and/or proven client relationship and customer service skills. Learn more about University of Minnesota Morris at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo s Benefits. Not the job for you? We offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs. Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you ll enjoy an improved quality of life that s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Description Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. $5,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Provided Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 for University of Minnesota Morris located in Morris, MN. The University of Minnesota Morris is located just two and a half hours outside Minneapolis serving 1500 students on campus with 1 resident dining hall and 4 retail concepts. It s a peaceful place with a nurturing academic environment and plenty of room for fun. Rated by Sierra Club as a top-40 Cool School for sustainability initiatives. Our students started a composting program, and our wind turbines produce 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year! Our successful candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent customer service, promote a customer/client centered culture and promote partnerships. Knowledge of menu planning, culinary innovation, and the ability to coordinate catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results is preferred! The successful candidate will: lead frontline teams, mentoring them in accurate cash handling, operations, open and closing processes; and train and manage department HACCP Safety Programs, Sodexo programs and daily operation standards. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: a history of strong leadership and excellent communication skills; prior experience promoting national brands with clients and customers in a campus environment; and/or proven client relationship and customer service skills. Learn more about University of Minnesota Morris at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo s Benefits. Not the job for you? We offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs. Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you ll enjoy an improved quality of life that s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Job Description Unit Description: Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference $5,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Provided Sodexo is seeking a Senior Catering Manager for University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire located in Eau Claire, WI. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is consistently rated among the top 10 public Midwestern universities and recognized nationally for quality academics. With the most beautiful campus in the UW System as your backdrop, you will have hundreds of different lanes to explore and make friendships to last a lifetime. Blugold Dining creates exceptional experiences that exceed our customers expectations and supports a healthy learning environment. Each day, we strive to ensure the Quality of Life services - we provide a positive effect on our entire campus community. Efforts, like engagement of students through programming, nutritious healthy meals, a strong commitment to sustainability and a better tomorrow, reinforce our commitment to support the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. We have many different dining locations on campus: Resident Dining in Riverview Café, Marketplace in Davies Center with multiple cuisines, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Centennial Hall, The Cabin serving Starbucks Coffee and much more. We take great pride in the many ways in which we enhance Quality of Life on our campus. This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HACCP standards are followed; demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. We are looking for candidates who: Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively Manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for high level customer service Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed High volume catering management experience Extensive formal training in catering services, with particular emphasis on customer service, event planning and presentation, and event management Strong focus on food quality and presentation as well as high end catering experience Previous success managing a university campus account Strong leadership skills, computer skills, and culinary knowledge Technical competence in unit financial management, pricing, menu development and will be responsible for the training and development of front line hourly employees Exceptional time management skills and will be able to juggle multiple priorities. Learn more about University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo s Benefits. Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs. Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you ll enjoy an improved quality of life that s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Description Unit Description: Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference $5,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Provided Sodexo is seeking a Senior Catering Manager for University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire located in Eau Claire, WI. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is consistently rated among the top 10 public Midwestern universities and recognized nationally for quality academics. With the most beautiful campus in the UW System as your backdrop, you will have hundreds of different lanes to explore and make friendships to last a lifetime. Blugold Dining creates exceptional experiences that exceed our customers expectations and supports a healthy learning environment. Each day, we strive to ensure the Quality of Life services - we provide a positive effect on our entire campus community. Efforts, like engagement of students through programming, nutritious healthy meals, a strong commitment to sustainability and a better tomorrow, reinforce our commitment to support the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. We have many different dining locations on campus: Resident Dining in Riverview Café, Marketplace in Davies Center with multiple cuisines, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Centennial Hall, The Cabin serving Starbucks Coffee and much more. We take great pride in the many ways in which we enhance Quality of Life on our campus. This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HACCP standards are followed; demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. We are looking for candidates who: Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively Manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for high level customer service Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed High volume catering management experience Extensive formal training in catering services, with particular emphasis on customer service, event planning and presentation, and event management Strong focus on food quality and presentation as well as high end catering experience Previous success managing a university campus account Strong leadership skills, computer skills, and culinary knowledge Technical competence in unit financial management, pricing, menu development and will be responsible for the training and development of front line hourly employees Exceptional time management skills and will be able to juggle multiple priorities. Learn more about University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo s Benefits. Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs. Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you ll enjoy an improved quality of life that s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Saz's Catering Description: If you are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality and creating memorable experiences for our guests, we invite you to join our team. Saz's Catering is seeking an Event Manager to direct all aspects of our private events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, fundraisers, and corporate events. This role will be the on-site point of contact for clients and vendors while managing the event timelines. We provide 'The Finest' in food, service, and genuine hospitality to everyone we serve, everywhere we go, in every way we can. We offer very flexible scheduling and competitive wages starting at $21 per hour (DOE). CLICK to learn more about our team. Requirements: Provide direction, guidance and training to catering staff, event servers, and bartenders Lead event teams in picking, loading, transportation and setup of events, as well as teardown and unpacking Instruct event team in process of food preparation, plating, service, and sanitation on site while using a variety of cooking equipment which may include deep fryers, convection ovens, and grills Participate in sales and operations meetings Keep an eye out for opportunities to delight our guests Must be able to walk, stand and lift moderate weights for extended periods Have a valid Driver's License with insurable record in order to operate a variety of company-owned vehicles Please have at least one year's experience working in hospitality, as an event coordinator or supervisory role. Don't forget to ask about our FT and PT benefits! Saz's Hospitality Group is a locally owned, family business that has been a Milwaukee staple for over 47 years. We have an amazing team of people who care deeply for each other and our guests. We immerse ourselves in the work that we love and the memorable experiences we are fortunate to provide. Wait! Before you go, let us brag a little We are proud to be a SEVEN time winner of the Journal / Sentinel's Top Workplaces Award, and Saz's Catering was just awarded The Knot's Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award (Saz's Hospitality Group operates 5 exclusive event venues)! At Saz's, we want you to be YOU - we celebrate everyone for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills - creating an inclusive environment for all members. We are an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribe to the principles of equal opportunity. It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin or any other basis made unlawful by either state or federal law. It is our policy to comply with all federal and state employment statutes. Information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Compensation details: 14-14 PIc7e52c54b0d7-8181
May 02, 2024
Full time
Saz's Catering Description: If you are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality and creating memorable experiences for our guests, we invite you to join our team. Saz's Catering is seeking an Event Manager to direct all aspects of our private events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, fundraisers, and corporate events. This role will be the on-site point of contact for clients and vendors while managing the event timelines. We provide 'The Finest' in food, service, and genuine hospitality to everyone we serve, everywhere we go, in every way we can. We offer very flexible scheduling and competitive wages starting at $21 per hour (DOE). CLICK to learn more about our team. Requirements: Provide direction, guidance and training to catering staff, event servers, and bartenders Lead event teams in picking, loading, transportation and setup of events, as well as teardown and unpacking Instruct event team in process of food preparation, plating, service, and sanitation on site while using a variety of cooking equipment which may include deep fryers, convection ovens, and grills Participate in sales and operations meetings Keep an eye out for opportunities to delight our guests Must be able to walk, stand and lift moderate weights for extended periods Have a valid Driver's License with insurable record in order to operate a variety of company-owned vehicles Please have at least one year's experience working in hospitality, as an event coordinator or supervisory role. Don't forget to ask about our FT and PT benefits! Saz's Hospitality Group is a locally owned, family business that has been a Milwaukee staple for over 47 years. We have an amazing team of people who care deeply for each other and our guests. We immerse ourselves in the work that we love and the memorable experiences we are fortunate to provide. Wait! Before you go, let us brag a little We are proud to be a SEVEN time winner of the Journal / Sentinel's Top Workplaces Award, and Saz's Catering was just awarded The Knot's Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award (Saz's Hospitality Group operates 5 exclusive event venues)! At Saz's, we want you to be YOU - we celebrate everyone for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills - creating an inclusive environment for all members. We are an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribe to the principles of equal opportunity. It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin or any other basis made unlawful by either state or federal law. It is our policy to comply with all federal and state employment statutes. Information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Compensation details: 14-14 PIc7e52c54b0d7-8181
Job Description Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. Relocation Assistance is Available! Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 - University Dining for Luther College located in Decorah, Iowa. Luther College is private liberal arts college nestled amid the limestone bluffs of Northeast Iowa. It known for its strong sense of community, care for natural surroundings and holds itself to a high standard when it comes to sustainability! The college owns nearly 800 acres of natural areas that include woodlands, floodplains, prairies, marshes, and the Upper Iowa River. These areas, tied together by a five-mile hiking trail, offer recreation, promote native diversity and improve the ecological health of the land. The Catering Manager will work closely with our General Manager on campus, and will be responsible for managing event concepts, partnerships, and will oversee all aspects of our catering program. Events can range from faculty and student events, weddings, and upscale dining events when Luther College welcomes the The Royal House of Norway (Iowa s royal Norwegian connection) This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: solid organizational skills; excellent leadership/team building skills; the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or professional demeanor is required. Learn more about Luther College at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo s Benefits. Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs. Working for Sodexo: Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you ll enjoy an improved quality of life that s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Job Description Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. Relocation Assistance is Available! Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 - University Dining for Luther College located in Decorah, Iowa. Luther College is private liberal arts college nestled amid the limestone bluffs of Northeast Iowa. It known for its strong sense of community, care for natural surroundings and holds itself to a high standard when it comes to sustainability! The college owns nearly 800 acres of natural areas that include woodlands, floodplains, prairies, marshes, and the Upper Iowa River. These areas, tied together by a five-mile hiking trail, offer recreation, promote native diversity and improve the ecological health of the land. The Catering Manager will work closely with our General Manager on campus, and will be responsible for managing event concepts, partnerships, and will oversee all aspects of our catering program. Events can range from faculty and student events, weddings, and upscale dining events when Luther College welcomes the The Royal House of Norway (Iowa s royal Norwegian connection) This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: solid organizational skills; excellent leadership/team building skills; the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or professional demeanor is required. Learn more about Luther College at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo s Benefits. Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs. Working for Sodexo: Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you ll enjoy an improved quality of life that s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Saz's Catering Description: If you are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality and creating memorable experiences for our guests, we invite you to join our team. Saz's Catering is seeking an Event Manager to direct all aspects of our private events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, fundraisers, and corporate events. This role will be the on-site point of contact for clients and vendors while managing the event timelines. We provide 'The Finest' in food, service, and genuine hospitality to everyone we serve, everywhere we go, in every way we can. We offer very flexible scheduling and competitive wages starting at $21 per hour (DOE). CLICK to learn more about our team. Requirements: Provide direction, guidance and training to catering staff, event servers, and bartenders Lead event teams in picking, loading, transportation and setup of events, as well as teardown and unpacking Instruct event team in process of food preparation, plating, service, and sanitation on site while using a variety of cooking equipment which may include deep fryers, convection ovens, and grills Participate in sales and operations meetings Keep an eye out for opportunities to delight our guests Must be able to walk, stand and lift moderate weights for extended periods Have a valid Driver's License with insurable record in order to operate a variety of company-owned vehicles Please have at least one year's experience working in hospitality, as an event coordinator or supervisory role. Don't forget to ask about our FT and PT benefits! Saz's Hospitality Group is a locally owned, family business that has been a Milwaukee staple for over 47 years. We have an amazing team of people who care deeply for each other and our guests. We immerse ourselves in the work that we love and the memorable experiences we are fortunate to provide. Wait! Before you go, let us brag a little We are proud to be a SEVEN time winner of the Journal / Sentinel's Top Workplaces Award, and Saz's Catering was just awarded The Knot's Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award (Saz's Hospitality Group operates 5 exclusive event venues)! At Saz's, we want you to be YOU - we celebrate everyone for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills - creating an inclusive environment for all members. We are an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribe to the principles of equal opportunity. It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin or any other basis made unlawful by either state or federal law. It is our policy to comply with all federal and state employment statutes. Information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Compensation details: 14-14 PI777ba6-
May 02, 2024
Full time
Saz's Catering Description: If you are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality and creating memorable experiences for our guests, we invite you to join our team. Saz's Catering is seeking an Event Manager to direct all aspects of our private events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, fundraisers, and corporate events. This role will be the on-site point of contact for clients and vendors while managing the event timelines. We provide 'The Finest' in food, service, and genuine hospitality to everyone we serve, everywhere we go, in every way we can. We offer very flexible scheduling and competitive wages starting at $21 per hour (DOE). CLICK to learn more about our team. Requirements: Provide direction, guidance and training to catering staff, event servers, and bartenders Lead event teams in picking, loading, transportation and setup of events, as well as teardown and unpacking Instruct event team in process of food preparation, plating, service, and sanitation on site while using a variety of cooking equipment which may include deep fryers, convection ovens, and grills Participate in sales and operations meetings Keep an eye out for opportunities to delight our guests Must be able to walk, stand and lift moderate weights for extended periods Have a valid Driver's License with insurable record in order to operate a variety of company-owned vehicles Please have at least one year's experience working in hospitality, as an event coordinator or supervisory role. Don't forget to ask about our FT and PT benefits! Saz's Hospitality Group is a locally owned, family business that has been a Milwaukee staple for over 47 years. We have an amazing team of people who care deeply for each other and our guests. We immerse ourselves in the work that we love and the memorable experiences we are fortunate to provide. Wait! Before you go, let us brag a little We are proud to be a SEVEN time winner of the Journal / Sentinel's Top Workplaces Award, and Saz's Catering was just awarded The Knot's Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award (Saz's Hospitality Group operates 5 exclusive event venues)! At Saz's, we want you to be YOU - we celebrate everyone for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills - creating an inclusive environment for all members. We are an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribe to the principles of equal opportunity. It is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin or any other basis made unlawful by either state or federal law. It is our policy to comply with all federal and state employment statutes. Information requested on this application will not be used for any purpose prohibited by law. Compensation details: 14-14 PI777ba6-
Job Description Western Digital is recruiting an experienced candidate to manage all North America Corporate Services with a key focus on Northern California at the Western Digital sites in San Jose and Fremont. Limited travel may be necessary to support the remote North American sites. A minimum of 5 years' managerial experience in a similar role within a global company's, high positive energy environment, with a focus on company processes while supporting the company's diverse cultures is required. The Site Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and quality of the site services, including cafeterias, vending, catering and coffee at Western Digital's Great Oaks location, as well as management of additional sites across North America. This leader ensures that the site services meet the standards of quality, safety, hygiene, customer satisfaction and budget management. The site services leader also supervises, trains and evaluates the site services staff and coordinates with vendors and contractors. Responsibilities: Manage the site services operations, including cafeterias, vending, catering and coffee, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and all regulations. Monitor and evaluate the quality, safety, hygiene and customer satisfaction of the site services and implement corrective actions as needed. Budget control management and orders - supervision and monitoring of the annual budget ($ 2M), ongoing monitoring of orders, responsibility for meeting the requirements and budget framework, analysis and planning. Oversee primary vendor relationships to ensure performance against contract requirements, while being flexible enough to adapt to evolving campus needs Coordinate with vendors and contractors and negotiate service agreements. Collaborate with other departments to coordinate special events and catering services at Great Oaks. Work with Program Manager for Headquarters to ensure top tier customer service for executive services needs Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in the site services industry and implement improvements and innovations. Initiation, planning, execution and control of various projects in the Corporate Facilities Services team. The ability to drive processes in a complex organization and multitasks against multiple interfaces in the organization. Preparation and analysis of monthly and period end financial reports for management team - provide explanations for variances to budget and forecasts, identify trends and KPIs. Handle and resolve any issues or complaints related to the site services.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description Western Digital is recruiting an experienced candidate to manage all North America Corporate Services with a key focus on Northern California at the Western Digital sites in San Jose and Fremont. Limited travel may be necessary to support the remote North American sites. A minimum of 5 years' managerial experience in a similar role within a global company's, high positive energy environment, with a focus on company processes while supporting the company's diverse cultures is required. The Site Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and quality of the site services, including cafeterias, vending, catering and coffee at Western Digital's Great Oaks location, as well as management of additional sites across North America. This leader ensures that the site services meet the standards of quality, safety, hygiene, customer satisfaction and budget management. The site services leader also supervises, trains and evaluates the site services staff and coordinates with vendors and contractors. Responsibilities: Manage the site services operations, including cafeterias, vending, catering and coffee, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and all regulations. Monitor and evaluate the quality, safety, hygiene and customer satisfaction of the site services and implement corrective actions as needed. Budget control management and orders - supervision and monitoring of the annual budget ($ 2M), ongoing monitoring of orders, responsibility for meeting the requirements and budget framework, analysis and planning. Oversee primary vendor relationships to ensure performance against contract requirements, while being flexible enough to adapt to evolving campus needs Coordinate with vendors and contractors and negotiate service agreements. Collaborate with other departments to coordinate special events and catering services at Great Oaks. Work with Program Manager for Headquarters to ensure top tier customer service for executive services needs Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in the site services industry and implement improvements and innovations. Initiation, planning, execution and control of various projects in the Corporate Facilities Services team. The ability to drive processes in a complex organization and multitasks against multiple interfaces in the organization. Preparation and analysis of monthly and period end financial reports for management team - provide explanations for variances to budget and forecasts, identify trends and KPIs. Handle and resolve any issues or complaints related to the site services.
Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. Relocation Assistance is Available! Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 - University Dining for Luther College located in Decorah, Iowa . Luther College is private liberal arts college nestled amid the limestone bluffs of Northeast Iowa. It known for its strong sense of community, care for natural surroundings and holds itself to a high standard when it comes to sustainability! The college owns nearly 800 acres of natural areas that include woodlands, floodplains, prairies, marshes, and the Upper Iowa River. These areas, tied together by a five-mile hiking trail, offer recreation, promote native diversity and improve the ecological health of the land. The Catering Manager will work closely with our General Manager on campus, and will be responsible for managing event concepts, partnerships, and will oversee all aspects of our catering program. Events can range from faculty and student events, weddings, and upscale dining events when Luther College welcomes the The Royal House of Norway ( Iowa's royal Norwegian connection ) This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: solid organizational skills; excellent leadership/team building skills; the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or professional demeanor is required. Learn more about Luther College at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits . Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs . Working for Sodexo: Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. Relocation Assistance is Available! Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 - University Dining for Luther College located in Decorah, Iowa . Luther College is private liberal arts college nestled amid the limestone bluffs of Northeast Iowa. It known for its strong sense of community, care for natural surroundings and holds itself to a high standard when it comes to sustainability! The college owns nearly 800 acres of natural areas that include woodlands, floodplains, prairies, marshes, and the Upper Iowa River. These areas, tied together by a five-mile hiking trail, offer recreation, promote native diversity and improve the ecological health of the land. The Catering Manager will work closely with our General Manager on campus, and will be responsible for managing event concepts, partnerships, and will oversee all aspects of our catering program. Events can range from faculty and student events, weddings, and upscale dining events when Luther College welcomes the The Royal House of Norway ( Iowa's royal Norwegian connection ) This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HAACP standards are followed; and/or demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: solid organizational skills; excellent leadership/team building skills; the ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives; and/or professional demeanor is required. Learn more about Luther College at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits . Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Food Service Management and Catering positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs . Working for Sodexo: Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. $5,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Provided Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 for University of Minnesota Morris located in Morris, MN . The University of Minnesota Morris is located just two and a half hours outside Minneapolis serving 1500 students on campus with 1 resident dining hall and 4 retail concepts. It's a peaceful place with a nurturing academic environment and plenty of room for fun. Rated by Sierra Club as a top-40 "Cool School" for sustainability initiatives. Our students started a composting program, and our wind turbines produce 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year! Our successful candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent customer service, promote a customer/client centered culture and promote partnerships. K nowledge of menu planning, culinary innovation, and the ability to coordinate catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results is preferred! The successful candidate will: lead frontline teams, mentoring them in accurate cash handling, operations, open and closing processes; and train and manage department HACCP Safety Programs, Sodexo programs and daily operation standards. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: a history of strong leadership and excellent communication skills; prior experience promoting national brands with clients and customers in a campus environment; and/or proven client relationship and customer service skills. Learn more about University of Minnesota Morris at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits . Not the job for you? We offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs . Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Unit Description: Join a team that embraces your love for working with people, mentoring them as they achieve personal and professional goals. $5,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Provided Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 for University of Minnesota Morris located in Morris, MN . The University of Minnesota Morris is located just two and a half hours outside Minneapolis serving 1500 students on campus with 1 resident dining hall and 4 retail concepts. It's a peaceful place with a nurturing academic environment and plenty of room for fun. Rated by Sierra Club as a top-40 "Cool School" for sustainability initiatives. Our students started a composting program, and our wind turbines produce 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year! Our successful candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent customer service, promote a customer/client centered culture and promote partnerships. K nowledge of menu planning, culinary innovation, and the ability to coordinate catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results is preferred! The successful candidate will: lead frontline teams, mentoring them in accurate cash handling, operations, open and closing processes; and train and manage department HACCP Safety Programs, Sodexo programs and daily operation standards. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: a history of strong leadership and excellent communication skills; prior experience promoting national brands with clients and customers in a campus environment; and/or proven client relationship and customer service skills. Learn more about University of Minnesota Morris at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits . Not the job for you? We offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Food Service Management jobs . Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED Basic Management Experience - 1 year Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Unit Description: Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference $5,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Provided Sodexo is seeking a Senior Catering Manager for University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire located in Eau Claire, WI . The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is consistently rated among the top 10 public Midwestern universities and recognized nationally for quality academics. With the most beautiful campus in the UW System as your backdrop, you will have hundreds of different lanes to explore and make friendships to last a lifetime. Blugold Dining creates exceptional experiences that exceed our customers' expectations and supports a healthy learning environment. Each day, we strive to ensure the Quality of Life services - we provide a positive effect on our entire campus community. Efforts, like engagement of students through programming, nutritious healthy meals, a strong commitment to sustainability and a better tomorrow, reinforce our commitment to support the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire . We have many different dining locations on campus: Resident Dining in Riverview Café, Marketplace in Davies Center with multiple cuisines, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Centennial Hall, The Cabin serving Starbucks Coffee and much more. We take great pride in the many ways in which we enhance Quality of Life on our campus." This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HACCP standards are followed; demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. We are looking for candidates who: Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively Manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for high level customer service Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed High volume catering management experience Extensive formal training in catering services, with particular emphasis on customer service, event planning and presentation, and event management Strong focus on food quality and presentation as well as high end catering experience Previous success managing a university campus account Strong leadership skills, computer skills, and culinary knowledge Technical competence in unit financial management, pricing, menu development and will be responsible for the training and development of front line hourly employees Exceptional time management skills and will be able to juggle multiple priorities. Learn more about University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits . Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs . Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Unit Description: Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference $5,000 Sign-On and Relocation Assistance Provided Sodexo is seeking a Senior Catering Manager for University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire located in Eau Claire, WI . The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is consistently rated among the top 10 public Midwestern universities and recognized nationally for quality academics. With the most beautiful campus in the UW System as your backdrop, you will have hundreds of different lanes to explore and make friendships to last a lifetime. Blugold Dining creates exceptional experiences that exceed our customers' expectations and supports a healthy learning environment. Each day, we strive to ensure the Quality of Life services - we provide a positive effect on our entire campus community. Efforts, like engagement of students through programming, nutritious healthy meals, a strong commitment to sustainability and a better tomorrow, reinforce our commitment to support the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire . We have many different dining locations on campus: Resident Dining in Riverview Café, Marketplace in Davies Center with multiple cuisines, Einstein Bros. Bagels in Centennial Hall, The Cabin serving Starbucks Coffee and much more. We take great pride in the many ways in which we enhance Quality of Life on our campus." This is a day shift opportunity (Monday - Friday) with occasional evenings and weekends to support catering and other events. The successful candidate will: identify customer needs and expectations; ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met; educate and develop rapport with clients and promote partnerships; promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; coordinate all unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and track results. maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction; ensure all HACCP standards are followed; demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests. We are looking for candidates who: Have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively Manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for high level customer service Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed High volume catering management experience Extensive formal training in catering services, with particular emphasis on customer service, event planning and presentation, and event management Strong focus on food quality and presentation as well as high end catering experience Previous success managing a university campus account Strong leadership skills, computer skills, and culinary knowledge Technical competence in unit financial management, pricing, menu development and will be responsible for the training and development of front line hourly employees Exceptional time management skills and will be able to juggle multiple priorities. Learn more about University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire at At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo's Benefits . Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs . Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you'll enjoy an improved quality of life that's unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Job Description Unit Description: Do you strive to create amazing culinary experiences? Relocation Assistance Available. Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Young Harris College located in Young Harris, GA. This Executive Chef will oversee all culinary at the account and will have a strong understanding of food costs, inventory control, purchasing and menu planning. This candidate will use their knowledge of catering and recipe costs to make decisions that deliver top notch food for our client and overall production of food for our customers. This position will be making a difference in the residential dinning on campus. If you are a culinary professional looking to join a growing team, this position will make a home for you! The successful candidate will: have a culinary background; have oversight of day-to-day operations; deliver high quality food service; achieve company and client financial targets and goals; develop and maintain client and customer relationships; develop strategic plans; create a positive environment; and/or ensure Sodexo standards are met. be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting; ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented; have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations; ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends; excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards; strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or have a passion for food and innovation. Learn more about Young Harris University at Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs. Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs. Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you ll enjoy an improved quality of life that s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Description Unit Description: Do you strive to create amazing culinary experiences? Relocation Assistance Available. Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Young Harris College located in Young Harris, GA. This Executive Chef will oversee all culinary at the account and will have a strong understanding of food costs, inventory control, purchasing and menu planning. This candidate will use their knowledge of catering and recipe costs to make decisions that deliver top notch food for our client and overall production of food for our customers. This position will be making a difference in the residential dinning on campus. If you are a culinary professional looking to join a growing team, this position will make a home for you! The successful candidate will: have a culinary background; have oversight of day-to-day operations; deliver high quality food service; achieve company and client financial targets and goals; develop and maintain client and customer relationships; develop strategic plans; create a positive environment; and/or ensure Sodexo standards are met. be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting; ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented; have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations; ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends; excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards; strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or have a passion for food and innovation. Learn more about Young Harris University at Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs. Not the job for you? At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs. Working for Sodexo: At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you ll enjoy an improved quality of life that s unique in the hospitality industry. What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .
May 03, 2024
Full time
LIVING OUR VALUES All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Events & Hospitality will manage the Events, Travel, and Hospitality teams overseeing a comprehensive range of services from corporate event production to managing travel and onsite hospitality and catering services for The Friedkin Group and other affiliated companies. This role involves leading a team of event planners and hospitality professionals, through the complexities of small to large-scale event planning, including site selection, budget management, and production. You will ensure the seamless execution of internal and external events, both onsite and hybrid, as well as manage destination incentive trips. As a dynamic leader, your responsibilities extend to financial oversight, project forecasting, vendor management, and maintaining high service standards for key stakeholders and executives across The Friedkin Group and its affiliates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide leadership and guidance to the Travel and Events team, overseeing the innovative and engaging execution of events, ensuring alignment with brand identity and strategic objectives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners for seamless integration. Understands the strategic and creative requirements and objectives of the event through collaboration with department leads to ensure execution is on point. Drive and track cost management and efficiencies procedures through negotiation and strategic buying, cost saving and cost avoidance. Drive internal continuous improvement in best practice processes and procedures & event production to streamline our Travel & Events department. Administer financial activities including budgets, expense approvals, reconciliations, and audits, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget. Oversee Hospitality team members who serve the corporate campus with onsite meetings, catering, reception and phone coverage. Manage team performance by coaching and identifying development opportunities, ensuring collaboration and exceptional service delivery to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in event production processes and workflows, implementing best practices and technology solutions to optimize efficiency and quality. Perform business unit needs analysis and serve a diverse executive network, balancing team resources, assignments, process improvement and a year-round workload. Serve as the lead planner for special projects, top tier in-person events, dealer meetings and incentive trips in the U.S. and Caribbean Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key industry vendors, production companies, and creative agencies to leverage resources and expertise for successful event execution, optimizing event quality and cost-efficiency Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in event production and experiential marketing, integrating innovative approaches to enhance event experiences and differentiate the brand. Serve as a liaison to key departments including risk, security, facilities and SS&P. Handle VIP arrangements as needed for air, hotel, ground transportation and security. Communicate and report on event progress and outcomes, delivering upon overall objectives and providing updates to organization, sales, and business leaders. Lead the onsite culinary team and contributed to a positive associate café experience through high standards and offerings with the in-house food vendor ensuring a positive return on investment. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one or more associates. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing associates, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS Requires a bachelor's degree with over 10 years of experience in event production, live events or in a related area or has an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative teams to deliver exceptional results in the event management space. Experience in executive event production, including leading the production of corporate events attracting over 5,000 attendees and managing substantial budgets. Strong understanding of event logistics, technical production, and venue management, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing circumstances. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Microsoft Office experience required. CVENT, Canva, and Concur experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. (For optimum performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Meeting Planner is preferred, but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently operate, access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle and may involve travel via airplane and other methods of transportation. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, affiliated worksites, and third-party venues. The associate will be exposed to various weather conditions, depending on location, and may be exposed to areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present. The noise level for this position will vary and the associate may be exposed to loud noise levels. TRAVEL REQUIRED The job requires significant domestic travel (up to 30% of the time). The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing. HP125 TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our Benefits Page at .