Special Events Manager
Oak Brook, IL 
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Hiring - Special Events Manager

Hiring Immediately

Salary: $60,000 + Commission

Why Fox Restaurant Concepts?

  • Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
  • Retirement savings program with company match
  • 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
  • Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
  • Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

FOX RESTAURANT CONCEPTS GROUP DINING - SHARE STORIES AND LAUGHS OVER GREAT FOOD

No matter how big or small the milestone, the best things in life are even better with family and friends. creates a unique feel and experience so that our guests can choose how to celebrate their special moments. With our range of private dining options, you - the Special Events Manager - can plan the perfect gathering, whether that's a large party, a corporate event, an intimate get-together or even a full restaurant buyout for bigger occasions!

We are currently hiring, and you would be the perfect candidate if you can answer "this is so me!" to the following:

  • Has a "yes is the answer what is the question" attitude
  • Easily adapts to change and thrives in a fast pace (and fun) environment
  • Outgoing and personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Over the years, you've developed a pretty heavy rolodex
  • No matter how many goals you've achieved, you set your sights on higher ones
  • Keeps calm and closes deals!
  • Believes life is too short, to have boring parties
  • SMERF means more to you than little blue creatures

As the Special Events Manager, you will...

  • Manage all incoming leads via Open Table, telephone, email and other channels; assists with managing event software
  • Close deals and assist guests from start to finish with all event planning needs
  • Manage annual sales goals for selected restaurants by booking group events
  • Seek out new sales opportunities and partnerships, initiating action plans and attending networking events to procure new business
  • Build guest loyalty and book repeat business
  • Communicate with the service team all event details; partners with General Manager and Executive Chef to ensure that each event is flawlessly executed against objectives
  • Book small to large events and able to prioritize tasks efficiently
  • Works on-site to build a solid team atmosphere

Qualifications

  • Have 3+ years of experience in a high volume events environment
  • Restaurant or similar experience preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Catering/event software experience
  • Able to work flexible, sometimes long hours
  • Excellent customer service

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3+ years
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