Pilot Project Brewing Company Restaurant Event Manager Milwaukee, WI · Full time Company website

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Job Breakdown:

• 50% Private Events
• 25% Public Events
• 25% Restaurant Floor Management

Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance after 60 days of employment
• 401k matching after 1 year of employement
• PTO
• Opportunity to grow with the company

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Coordination

• Create and execute engaging public events that align with the restaurant’s brand and business goals.
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to design event-specific menus and offerings.
• Maintain a detailed event calendar and manage event timelines, budgets, and logistics.
• Assist Private Event Manager with staff assignments and banquet event orders.

Client & Guest Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all public event inquiries.
• Conduct client meetings and venue tours to understand event needs.
• Ensure exceptional guest service before, during, and after each event.

Sales & Marketing

• Drive revenue through proactive sales efforts and community engagement.
• Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, and vendors to attract private event clients.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote public events via social media, email newsletters, and in-house materials.

Operations & Administration

• Coordinate event setup, staffing, and breakdown with the operations team.
• Track expenses, generate invoices, and maintain accurate records of all events.
• Analyze event performance metrics and provide post-event reports to management.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of experience in event planning, hospitality management, or a related field (restaurant experience preferred).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in event management software, POS systems, and basic budgeting tools.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.

Key Skills:

• Event planning & coordination
• Customer relationship management
• Time & project management
• Sales & negotiation
• Creative problem-solving
• Team collaboration