Job description
JOB SUMMARY:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages a team in one or more offices; provides direction on employee management (e.g. recruitment of talent, performance management, etc.); makes recommendations on budgets and cost reductions.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex client inquires and complaints that are escalated. Follows up with clients to ensure satisfaction.
- Ensures consistency in support provided by the team through continuous review and improvement of existing processes. Interprets and communicates goals and direction with management, sets achievable goals that are linked to the objectives of the organization.
- Develops and tracks SLA's, KPIs, and benchmarks; report out on a recurring basis.
- Serves as primary contact with client for meeting & events forecasts and strategies.
- Motivates and coaches staff towards attaining performance goals, maintaining high productivity, and improving customer satisfaction. Reviews staff workload and makes proactive decisions to meet the department business demands.
- Monitors the performance, training, and development of staff. Conducts performance evaluations and counseling. Responsible for recruiting and hiring new employees. In charge of hiring personnel (DJs, caterers, waiters, etc.) Where applicable, in charge of onboarding and managing 3rd party vendors.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Experience within food, events, or the hospitality industry
- Up-to-date on food, beverage, and event trends
- Experience of leading and growing a team