Community Manager at Restaurant Associates in Weehawken

Restaurant Associates Position Title: Community Manager Pay 12 Salary: $70,000 - $80,000Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits eligible Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work in 2021, This is R/A !Job SummaryThe Community Manager for Restaurant Associates at UBS is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of activities, and special events.Essential Job Functions:Manages activation events calendar, Eventbrite listings, monthly newsletter and assists with creation and online dissemination of RA CookbookCreates reservations within EMS Reservation System for activities in the amenity spaces and in the Cooking School with proper codingServes as the point person for the host during meetings. Coordinates with audiovisual team for ad hoc AV support requests from meeting participants.Coordinates with Reception Services to ensure seamless guest experience when needed. Ensures vendors are pre-registered.Partners with key department leads to assist with the culinary programs in the Cooking School, Coffee bar, Wellness Bar and Mobile PickupResponsible for the booking of all Cooking School events. Checks shared mailboxes and responds to all inquiries in a timely fashionOversees the amenity spaces at UBS sites in NJ and NY. Performs regular walkthroughs of amenity spaces to ensure furniture is consistently presentable, there are no old/outdated signage, etc. Report all maintenance faults/hazards and cleaning requests to the appropriate personnel. Escalate to General Manager if necessary.Collaborates with Catering Managers/Directors on all eventsHands-on approach to manage all activities and oversees the execution of eventsExhibits superb organization skills and is able to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.Stays within budget limitations set by Management. Ensures invoices from vendors associated with activation events are submitted to Finance in a timely fashion.Reports on sales and attendance for all events and takes proactive steps to increase sales and event participation.Knowledge of current events, cultural activities and industry trends. Uses this knowledge to create new, fresh and relevant employee activationsClose collaboration with all stake holders within the Group Corporate Services community, especially the Executive ClientEnsure seamless communication flow with clients before, during and after the execution of their events.Manages and coordinate with Marketing/ Communications Management on the content of the digital displays. Creates flyers and other marketing materials to support eventsTour and meet with prospective internal and external clients to showcase the spacesAll other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Corporate, conference center or hotels sales and/or events experience strongly preferred.Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings as needed. This is an in-person position. While this position is based in NJ, occasional work at the NY offices may be required.Effective negotiating skills managing outside vendors relationships.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multitask.Strong computer skills and knowledge of office technology / equipment. Knowledge of EMS is a plusDiscreet, ethical and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.Punctual, dependable and dedicated to achieving excellence, down to the smallest of details. Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Apply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 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, click here for paid time off benefits information. Req ID: 1382+2+Restaurant Associates Leah Curry [[req_classification]]