Why Did We Post This Job?
- Hospitality is about creating a sense of place where everyone has a seat at the table.
At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC) we give consistent and thoughtful attention to details. We provide exceptional food AND exceptional service and we believe the best way to serve our current and future clients is to add talented and high-performing employees to our team to help create and execute our clients' visions for their events. Event Producers are a critical piece in that execution. Discover the Harvest Moon Catering difference. We respect hospitality as a calling . Serving others is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find daily—and lasting—fulfillment in their work. We recruit the best of the best . Our rigorous, scientific recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber. We offer a flexible work environment . EPs have some flexibility to create a schedule that works for them, but we've found our collaborative work environment to be a force-multiplier! We nurture teams of excellence . Our team members develop a genuine bond with their coworkers, trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are. We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement . We work with team members to say "yes" to creative suggestions to make life better for our clients and our employees. So What (Exactly) is an Event Producer?
- Event Producers partner closely with clients, vendors, and internal HMC staff to bring clients' visions of all shapes and sizes to life
- whether it's a wedding, a corporate gala, or intimate dinner party.
Responsibilities include proposal writing and editing; meeting with clients and understanding their needs and visions for their event; visiting venues and creating floor plans; managing multiple projects; leading a 2-person team and taking responsibility for developing their assistant's productivity through proficiency in division processes and supporting software; and work assignments from a variety of staff. You'll serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters and assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary. You'll also be the liaison between the sales team and the other department managers in order to execute superior client service. Would YOU Thrive Here?
- At Harvest Moon, we work with best-in-class teammates from a variety of backgrounds who share a passion for hospitality, quality of food, and delighting customers.
If you have never felt professionally challenged before, think long and hard before applying for this position. You will be surrounded by "A+ professionals" who expect you to perform at their level every day, and you will have the very best administrators to support your client care. Hospitality is a fast-paced, dynamic industry and life at HMC is no exception. Here you'll need to be able to shift between tasks, frequently, while still having a high attention to detail and quality. You'll do administrative tasks like proposal generation and your next task might be conducting a walk-through of the venue for your client's wedding. You'll also be attending the events (weekend availability is required), working with the HMC team to ensure the event goes smoothly. Maintaining a positive and professional attitude is paramount.
The Minimum You'll Do:
- Develop strong customer relationships and maintain connection with existing clients through professional, courteous, and ethical interpersonal interaction.
Customize menus, menu tastings, AV, décor packages, room capacities, bar set up. Be enthusiastic (Over the Moon!) about exceptional client experiences and a positive, motivational team member. Contribute to the development and implementation of selling strategies, methods, and goals. Strive to understand the overall market; competitors' strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, industry seasonality, and how to leverage the information to close proposals. Utilize Catering proposal and rental software to trace sales activities & correspondence with clients to ensure prompt communications including proposals, floor plans, rental lists, etc. Maintain professional relationships and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and webinars; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies. All of this accumulated knowledge must also be shared and understood by the event production assistant. Solicitation of new and existing accounts to exceed revenue goals. This involves making cold calls and direct sales calls. In addition, maintaining good working relationships with existing clients while exploring ways to increase revenue. Need high energy and quality work ethic. Set and meet (exceed!) goals and work with sales budgets.
What Others Say About You:
- You're reliable You're organized You're a gifted communicator
- both orally and in writing You're detail-oriented You're a fantastic listener You're resourceful and creative You genuinely care about people You're energetic You love problem solving You're warm, friendly, approachable, and have an innate desire to help others You have a deep passion for food, and hospitality
Your Experience, Education, and Training:
- You've got about 3-5 years of sales experience in food & beverage, restaurant, or hospitality.
You've got experience with customized menus, menu tastings, AV, décor packages, room capacities, and bar set up. You're proficient in Microsoft Office.
What You'll Get:
- HMC strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance.
To "walk that talk," we offer great pay, real raise potential, and discretionary bonuses. On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.
Benefits:
Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Flexible schedule This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented
- quality and precision-focused Outcome-oriented
- results-focused with strong performance culture People-oriented
- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented
- cooperative and collaborative
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Charlottesville, VA 22901
