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  • Event Sales Director

    City Winery (Chicago, IL)



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    _A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality._ City Winery to deliver the

    highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are

    passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,

    combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine

    classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We

    have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and

    active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a

    large city.

    Position Summary

    The Event

    Sales Director oversees all private and public event operations and

    supports the General Manager as the secondary leader of the property. This role

    involves developing best operational practices in partnership with the Regional

    Event Sales Director and with department heads to drive sales while controlling

    expenses and COGS. The DEO manages the event service teams, event production

    and execution, oversees event staff hiring, and ensures training on company

    culture and service responsibilities.

     

    Why us?

     

    • Competitive pay

    • We are a rapidly expanding

    national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous

    opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.

     

    • Medical, Dental, Vision

    Insurance

    • nDORFins program designed to

    promote a healthy and active lifestyle!

     

    • 401K (and yes we match!)

    • Flexible Savings Accounts,HSA

    and Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

    • Amazing discounts, 50% OFF

    all dining/retail wine

    • Free Family Meal

    • Tickets to available shows

     

    And

    more!

     

    Overview of Responsibilities

     

    _Event Operations Management_

     

    ●

    Spearhead

    Private and Public Event Operations, from conception through execution

     

    ●

    Work in

    partnership with Event Sales teams to develop concise and consistent internal

    communication tools [ _Banquet EventOrders, TripleSeat, Weekly Meeting Agendas_ ]

     

    ●

    In

    partnership with Event Sales teams, strategize, develop, and produce service

    space design [ _Floorplans, Maps, FlowCharts_ ]

     

    ●

    Streamline

    client relations and assist Event Sales teams in developing operations related

    checklists and organizational flow of communications between sales and

    operations

     

    ●

    Identify

    potential risks associated with event operations, and develop contingency plans

    to ensure event success and compliance

     

    ●

    Collaborate

    with General Manager and/or Food & Beverage Manager in overseeing resource

    allocation to ensure event is adequately staffed, supplied, and equipped

     

    ●

    Communicate

    operational details to relative departments in a timely manner

     

    ●

    Assists

    in managing property and internal departments, ensuring successful execution of

    events and daily activities

     

    ●

    Address

    Event Service issues in collaboration with the General Manager

     

    ●

    Oversees

    pre-event messaging and event operations notes

     

    ●

    Conduct

    monthly staff meetings to promote communication and morale

     

    ●

    Manage

    Event Service teams, and uphold service standards and expectations

     

    ●

    Establish

    and maintain vendor relationships and ensure service success and policy

    adherence

     

    ●

    Meet with

    department heads weekly to ensure operational alignment on upcoming events

     

    ●

    Oversee

    event staffing and inventories, monitor event operations, and ensure client

    satisfaction

     

    _Leadership_

     

    ●

    Foster a

    positive company culture and maintain a professional workforce

     

    ●

    Oversee

    staff training and development, conducting performance evaluations and

    disciplinary actions as needed

     

    ●

    Conduct

    regular staff and management meetings

     

    ●

    Ensure a

    safe working environment and proper incident reporting

     

    ●

    Handle

    recruitment, onboarding, and personnel issues in partnership with GM, HR, and

    Regional Director

     

    _Hiring and Training_

     

    ●

    Maintain

    training documents and monitor new hire training

     

    ●

    Ensure

    ongoing training for new and existing staff and coordinate new menu training

    with the Chef

     

    ●

    Review

    new hire paperwork and company policies with new employees

    _Financial Responsibilities_

    ●

    Monitor

    Event Sales revenue and manage labor budgets

     

    ●

    Work in

    partnership with Culinary and Beverage departments in monitoring and improving

    COGS

    ●

    Analyze

    sales reports and review payroll punches to enforce labor controls

     

    ●

    Produce

    Labor reports to improve expenses and review monthly budget and P&L

    statements

     

    _Administration_

     

    ●

    Ensure

    proper scheduling and completion of administrative tasks

     

    ●

    Oversee

    payroll administration and personnel communication regarding benefits in

    partnership with HR

     

    ●

    Ensure

    accurate reporting and system entries

    Minimum Qualifications

    ●

    5+ years

    of experience in a high-volume restaurant, venue, or similar setting

     

    ●

    Proven

    leadership and commitment to excellence

     

    ●

    Strong

    financial and business acumen

     

    ●

    Passion

    for hospitality, food, wine, and music

     

    ●

    Ability

    to multitask and manage projects in a fast-paced environment

     

    ●

    Strong

    mentoring, training, and accountability skills

     

    ●

    Detail-oriented

    with strong execution skills

     

    ●

    Knowledge

    of health department regulations

     

    ●

    Exceptional

    communication skills

     

    ●

    Strong

    culinary and wine knowledge

     

    ●

    Proficient

    in English and basic business math

     

    ●

    Technologically

    proficient

     

    ●

    Ability

    to meet physical demands of the role

     

    ●

    Flexible

    scheduling availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

     

    ●

    Willingness

    to travel for business needs

     

    About Us

     

    Wine, food, and

    live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly

    unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the

    nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,

    locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a

    place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a

    way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary

    Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing

    unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to

    sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a

    range of topnotch events & experiences.

     

    We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.

     


    Apply Now



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