Job title: Event Designer | High-Volume, Off-Premise, Upscale Events | Bucks and MontCo
Company: Gecko Hospitality
Job description: Job DescriptionEvent DesignerHigh-End, Off-Premise Caterer | Bucks/MontCo$50-60K + incentives, benefitsAre you a creative, detail-oriented professional with a passion for orchestrating memorable occasions? Join a dynamic team that turns ordinary events into extraordinary experiences. We are a trailblazing farm-to-table catering company specializing in designing off-site events at a variety of unique venues. We take pride in servicing the Philadelphia region and the tri-state area with a personalized approach, underpinned by our philosophy that better food leads to better feelings.We are excited to announce an opening for an Event Designer based in Flourtown, PA with a salary range of $50-60K plus incentives.Job Qualifications
- Proven experience in event/wedding coordination
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude
Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Event Designer, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing all aspects of event planning and management, including liaising with vendors, ensuring that all aspects run smoothly.
- Maintaining relationships with vendors and venues in Philadelphia and the broader tri-state area.
- Collaborating with our culinary team to design menus that adhere to the farm-to-table concept.
- Attending and coordinating events on location, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Contributing creative ideas to keep our events unique and memorable.
If becoming an Event Designer at one of the Philadelphia area’s premier event companies is the role you’ve been waiting for, we would love to hear from you. Please email your resume directly to matt@geckohospitality.com for immediate consideration.Meet Your RecruiterMatt Bodnar began his career by quickly identifying himself has an up-and-coming Hospitality Operations Leader. From 2013 to 2018, he managed small and large-scale events on Yachts in New York Harbor, oversaw Concession-style service in a sports arena, and managed Food & Beverage at an upscale, boutique hotel in Manhattan, before moving to Philadelphia and entrenching himself in the Philly food scene. He switched gears into Talent Acquisition and recruiting, utilizing his operational experience to connect with and identify top talent in the industry. He is thrilled to be joining the Gecko Hospitality team, supporting the Restaurant Division in Eastern PA/DE.Matt describes himself as a “Food Guy”. He loves to cook, eat, garden, watch Food Network and connect with professionals in the business. Other hobbies include playing golf and basketball, hiking/camping/just about anything outside, snowboarding, listening to music and spending time with friends and family (hopefully soon). He is extremely service and relationship-oriented, and strives to anticipate client needs and guide a seamless partnership through placement after placement.Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States and Canada have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.
Expected salary: $50000 – 60000 per year
Location: Flourtown, PA
Job date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:20:44 GMT
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