Director of Event Planning

2 weeks ago


Austin, United States The Chef Agency Full time

Job Overview:
**Location**:Downtown Austin, TX
**Salary**:$110-$120k

**Benefits**:benefits starting day 1 (medical, dental, vision)

Looking for a seasoned Director of Event Planning to oversee a bustling lifestyle, convention hotel in downtown Austin, TX.

**Qualifications**
- Must have convention/conference hotel experience (700 room+).
- Must have Director or Asst. Director experience.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee management team of 10 managers.
- Reports to Director of Event Management.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring financial goals are met
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure services within budget
- Plan and implement fundraising strategies for events
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients and guests
- Coordinate restaurant and catering services for events
- Ensure hospitality standards are met throughout all events
- Lead event marketing efforts to drive attendance and engagement
- Manage all aspects of event logistics and operations with a keen eye for detail
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills to meet deadlines effectively

**Experience**:

- Proven experience in budgeting and financial management for events
- Strong contract negotiation skills with vendors and suppliers
- Demonstrated success in fundraising initiatives for events
- Exceptional customer service background in event planning or related field
- Knowledge of restaurant, catering, and hospitality industries
- Proficiency in event marketing strategies to promote successful events
- Previous experience in events management with a track record of successful executions
- Excellent time management abilities to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

- Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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