Assistant Venue Manager

Jeffrey A. Miller Catering | Assistant Venue Manager
Jeffrey Miller Catering (JAM) is a leading hospitality group in the tri-state area. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Assistant Venue Manager at our beautiful venue, Waterloo Village in Stanhope, NJ. This position supports the Venue Sales Manager by overseeing property operations and ensuring flawless execution of JAM events.

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Responsibilities:*

• Collaborate with Venue Sales Manager on matters related to events and sales.

• Administrative duties, including packets for sales and events.

• Coordinate venue repairs, maintenance, upgrades, new construction

• Take weekly inventory of equipment on site, clean and organize as needed.

• Set up décor for each event and keep inventory on a weekly basis.

• Manage the permits from NJ state for ceremony locations as needed.

• Ensure cleanliness and organization of office and office inventory.

• Coordinate and attend open house events.

• Maintain venue specific event checklists and SOPs.

• Train assistant event coordinators

• Assist with tours if needed.

• Fill in as Assistant Event Coordinator when needed.

• Assist Venue Sales Manager to enter contracts, events in Fusion and follow up with leads as needed.

• Plan and execute a minimum of eight (8) events per year.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:*

• Education – Minimum high school diploma or GED

• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in an administrative role with increasing responsibilities and oversight.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, both verbal and written.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced work environment where changing priorities and focus will occur on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

• Ability to work independently (self-sufficient) while maintaining a team atmosphere.

• Share JAM values of inclusion and diversity.

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Compensation and Benefits:*

• Range of salary is $50-$55k plus commission from planning and gratuities at events

• Health Insurance

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Working at a beautiful venue with a great team!

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Working Conditions:*
This position is performed both in a climate controlled indoor office environment, and outdoor as needed at venue events. Flexible working hours, based on the needs of our business, are generally provided. This position will be on-site for an average of five days per week depending on the season.

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Physical Requirements:*
This position requires the ability to drive, stand, sit, and walk, sometimes for long periods of time. Seeing, touching, and the use of fingers and hands. Ability to occasionally lift, up to 50 lbs. Ability to drive, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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Direct Reports:*
This position does not directly supervise any position; however, the Assistant Venue Manager collaborates with the Venue Sales Manager and Director of Regional Facilities to schedule maintenance, upkeep, repairs and other needed site and property management needs.

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Equal Opportunity Employer*

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• IRA

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• 12 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

• Work Location: Hybrid

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterens encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year