Director of Events & Catering | Full-Time | Grand River Conference Center

The Director of Events & Catering oversees all event management operations at the Grand River Center, including Front of House services, as well as Food & Beverage operations at the Five Flags Center. This position ensures all functions align with OVG policies and objectives to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maximize profitability, and maintain a positive, productive, and compliant work environment.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of increasingly responsible experience in event management in an arena, stadium, convention center or other multi-purpose public assembly facility
• Experience across a range of food and beverage operations, including volume feeding, à la carte service, fine dining, catering, as well as purchasing, storage, and handling
• Supervisory experience required
• Bachelor's degree or better from an accredited college or university
• Valid state driver's license required
• Knowledge of customer service practices
• Ability to prepare, track, control and analyze budgets
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including; early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended number of consecutive days
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs & ability to quickly learn other venue appropriate software

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)