Events Manager Jobs

About the Position

This role is a full time and on-site position. The Events Manager (EM) is an integral part of BME’s team. The EM will work closely with our Tasting Room and Membership Manager and the hospitality team to create world-class and unforgettable winery events and experiences for our guests. This is an opportunity for a creative individual who loves wine, hospitality and event design to help grow BME’s event channel.

Essential Functions

• Event Execution: Meet with prospective clients to book private wine tastings, events and wine dinners. The EM will serve as the manager on duty during events, from beginning setup until tear-down is complete, including overseeing BME employees and responding to guest questions or issues in a professional manner. You act as liaison and knowledgeable, professional representative to event clients, guests, and vendors.
• Communication: Ensure all stakeholders, from clients to vendors to staff, are fully informed of all relevant event details to ensure seamless events.
• Event Design: The EM will lead the creative and strategic planning for all winery events that will represent BME’s brand and engage BME Members and fans. We are a hospitality focused business, looking to forge a relationship through our events with those that have a passion for learning about and enjoying extraordinary wines.
• Event Administration: Operational management for all aspects of event planning, including but not limited to: telephone and email communications, first point of contact for all event inquiries, proposals and contracts, vendor/rental orders, calendar management, and event payment processing.
• Budgeting: Provide quarterly P&Ls reporting event sales to the General Manager and Ownership.
• Travel: Occasional travel to represent BME at off-site wine events.

About You

• Grace Under Pressure: You are at ease in a fast-paced work environment. You adjust quickly to changing priorities, and with a positive can-do attitude. You address event-related challenges as they arise to ensure guest satisfaction and efficiency.
• Spirit of Hospitality: You genuinely enjoy providing excellent guest experiences. You want to set a new bar for regional hospitality; thinking outside of the box, both creatively and unconventionally to deliver an unforgettable event for our guests.
• Knowledge of Wine: You don’t need to know everything about wine; that can be learned. But you have a genuine interest in wine and the winemaking process with a learner’s mindset.
• Work Satisfaction: When you work hard on an event for weeks or months, watching it conclude successfully is deeply satisfying.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• 2+ years of event management experience
• 2+ years of hospitality experience
• Proficient computer skills including Gmail, Google Workspace, and POS systems

Physical Requirements

Following are a few physical requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and key responsibilities of this position.

• Frequent operation of computer and other office equipment
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner at all times
• The ability to stand for long periods of time, but also sit at a workstation, walk, climb stairs, bend, lift, twist, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach and stoop as needed, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds

How to Apply

Email cover letter and resume to [email protected].