Event Manager-Kansas

Overview

The Events Manager is responsible for driving event revenue and community connection for their taproom location by selling, booking, planning, and executing private events and taproom activations. This role owns the private event room calendar—from lead generation and client consultation to proposals, contracting, and day-of execution—while partnering closely with the Taproom Marketing Manager, Event Chef, event team, and Store Director to ensure events are profitable, on-brand, and delivered with relentless hospitality.

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• Own the event sales pipeline for the location: generate leads, respond quickly to inquiries, conduct tours/consultations, and convert leads to booked events.
• Manage the private event room calendar to maximize revenue through strategic booking, pricing/package guidance, and activation planning.
• Create proposals and secure commitments (deposits/contracts as applicable); generate invoices and track accounts receivable through event closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for event clients; learn their needs, preferences, and vision, and guide them to the best experience within Big Grove offerings.
• Collaborate with clients to finalize layout, timeline, food and beverage selections, and service details; ensure all event requirements are documented and communicated.
• Lead smooth, organized event execution from setup to teardown, including timeline management, vendor coordination, and on-site problem solving.
• Coordinate staffing needs with the event team and taproom leadership; communicate event schedules and details to FOH/BOH so teams are prepared and supported.
• Maintain clear event standards for presentation, hospitality, and guest flow; support service recovery when needed.
• Plan and execute taproom activations and community events that grow traffic, build regulars, and strengthen local relationships (in partnership with the Taproom Marketing Manager).
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, nonprofits, and local businesses to expand event opportunities and sponsorship/collaboration potential.
• Develop and manage event budgets to meet revenue and profitability goals while protecting the guest experience.
• Oversee the event catering program in partnership with the Event Chef/BOH leadership to ensure quality, timing, and profitability.
• Source, coordinate, and manage vendors; negotiate terms when applicable; ensure vendors meet standards and timelines.

• Lead and manage the event team using Big Grove people tools; coach for performance and standards.
• Keep the Store Director informed on event performance, upcoming priorities, risks, and wins; escalate issues early and propose solutions.

Sales & Relationship Building:
Confident in outbound outreach, consultation, and closing events while building long-term community partnerships.

Project & Timeline Management:
Manages multiple events and deadlines with strong organization and attention to detail.

Communication & Presence:
Professional, clear communicator with strong client-facing confidence and calm leadership under pressure.

Financial Discipline:
Understands pricing, budget management, and cost control to protect profitability.

Creativity + Execution:
Brings ideas to life while maintaining brand standards and operational feasibility.

Technical Proficiency:
Comfortable with event tools/software, POS basics, and tracking/reporting.

Be a high performing Big Grove team member with ability to look at business as a whole, communicate with all people, collaborate with all departments, work to solve organizational problems, and accomplish goals. Contribute to and exemplify BGB values, vision, standards, and culture.

Provides day-to-day direction to event staff while working events. Coordinates closely with the Event Chef/leadership team to ensure event details,…