Job Description

Base Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 / year based on experience + Quarterly & Sales Bonus Potential

Ready to elevate your career with a company that values work-life balance, competitive pay, and a positive work environment, while creating memories?

Join Clyde’s Restaurant Group as an Events Manager and bring exceptional events to life at Clyde's Willow Creek Farm. Set in a beautifully restored 18th-century farm, our venue offers a charming and historic setting for dining and special occasions. As an eight-time recipient of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award, we take pride in creating unforgettable experiences. This position reports to the Events Sales Manager.

The ideal candidate should have events and wedding experience at high-volume venues such as hotels, conference venues, restaurants, or catering companies.

This onsite position requires availability for evening and weekend events, with a flexible scheduling policy that provides two days off each week to support work-life balance.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS AN EVENTS MANAGER

• Reputable Company: Strong stability and performance.
• Positive Culture: Courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Retirement Plans: 100% company-funded pension (vesting after 1 year) and immediate 401k participation.
• Bonuses: Quarterly eligibility.
• Flexible Schedule: 5-day work week.
• Career Growth: Rapid advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Health Plan: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, telemedicine, wellness coach, and reduced rates on wellness services.
• Insurance: Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes sick pay, medical/family leave (up to 8 weeks), special leaves (jury duty, voting, school activities for DC).
• Therapy Resources: Access to behavioral and digital cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Dining Discounts: Half-price off-duty dining and complimentary shift meals.
• Convenient Parking: Available parking benefits.
• Employee Assistance: Legal, emotional, financial support with 5 sessions per issue.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Training & Education: Best-in-class training program and tuition reimbursement.
• Flu Shots & Discounts: Annual flu shots and access to thousands of exclusive brand discounts.
• Charity Matching: Up to $4,000 yearly.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN AN EVENTS MANAGER

• 2+ years of experience executing events - required.
• Restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work some weekends and evenings.
• A commitment to ensuring superior customer service.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, strong decision-making ability, sense of urgency, empathy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, build long-lasting relationships, and creating positive outcomes

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS AN EVENTS MANAGER

• Correspond and communicate with private event guests and strategically plan, orchestrate, communicate, and ensure exceptional execution of events
• Coordinate all logistical event details including site inspections/tours, tastings, vendor meetings, day-of onsite client contact, menus, and room layout
• Make confirmation calls to guests, make recommendations, and ensure menus and guest counts are finalized
• Ensure that food and beverage minimums are met
• Diligently keep contracts, BEOs (Banquet Event Orders), and payments for all events managed, on time and organized
• Lead BEO meetings, communicate confirmations and updates, and ensure that BEOs are communicated clearly to managers and kitchen
• Provide outstanding customer service, respond to complaints or feedback, and resolve issues quickly
• Hire, train, and lead the banquet / events staff

ABOUT US

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald’s, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, and Hamilton Live.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career! Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Contact us at [email protected] if you need any special accommodations to apply.

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