Meeting And Event Planner - Mountain View, Ca

Overview

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation’s largest and most-prestigious companies in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest’s leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Salary
: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
Pay Grade
: 13

Job Summary

Meeting and Event Planner will be responsible for all day-to-day operation and management of the planning, operations, conference center coordination with facilities, vendors, event production companies and audio visual from start to finish of events. Supervision and management of 2-15 hourly associates based on event needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day meeting and planning operations
• Ensuring highest guest and customer satisfaction
• Employee training and development
• Manage Compass compliance procedures and practices
• Daily customer facing and client interaction
• Coordination with AV and facilities teams for all meetings and events
• Coordination with Executive Center catering orders
• Operations and planning of events from 10-2000 guests in coordination with the catering manager from start to finish
• Coordination with catering teams
• Coordination with outside event companies and staffing agencies
• Daily operation and execution of meetings and events
• Daily booking and management of multipurpose rooms and conference center spaces

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent stress management, administrative and organizational, and follow-through skills
• Ability to utilize a participative approach to managing staff
• Proficient in the use of Windows-based office software including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Attention to detail and focus on innovation, D&I, sustainability, and guest experience
• Knowledge of budgetary and accounting
• Supervisor, leadership, management, and coaching skills
• Strong multitasking and communication skills
• Ability to solve guest issues and concerns in a timely manner
• Enhanced organizational and tracking skills
• Strong collaboration and interaction skills
• Alignment with multiple departments
• Ability to adapt to quick changes with a high sense of urgency
• Conference center experience
• Coordination with event production companies
• Ability to multitask and adhere to strict deadlines

Work Environment

• Fast paced with considerable movement throughout the day
• Interaction with all types of clienteles, guests, and vendors
• High profile establishment
• Must have a flexible availability, and some nights and weekends may be required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, see the wage transparency information linked by Compass.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Other

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. Compass reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.