EVENT DESIGNER

Job Summary

About the Role

Every unforgettable event starts with an idea, and you’re the Event Designer who brings it to life. As an Event Designer with Catering by Design, a division of Compass Group, you’ll create experiences from first conversation to final toast. You’ll write menus, shape décor layouts and craft the creative details that make each celebration feel personal. You’ll also grow our business through your relationships and your creativity. If you love food, exceptional design and the thrill of a well-run event, this is your stage. As Event Designer you lead the charge in securing new accounts, growing existing business, designing the event, and bringing the vision to life for our clients. This is a hybrid role - in office two days per week. No two days are the same - you're prospecting, visiting venues, overseeing client walk throughs, building proposals....building the business, one interaction at a time! This role offers earning potential of $85k - $150k (option to start at $65k, no commission, for up to six months; $41,200k base plus commission effective at the six month mark, or prior). Company car allowance provided.

What You’ll Do

Develop new business through referrals, outreach and marketing campaigns to meet or exceed revenue goals
Plan promotions and business development initiatives
Create original proposals that bring together menu writing, overall event design, décor layouts and creative detail elements
Work with budgets of all sizes, and negotiate contracts
Secure signed contracts, deposits and full event details
Make sure our standards and ratios are sold and upheld
Attend events, lend a hand where needed, and lead and motivate on-site teams
Handle post-event follow-up, including calls, meetings and billing
Partner with departments, clients and vendors to build plans and solve problems before they arise
Keep paperwork and digital design files organized, and keep internal teams updated on event details and status
Learn and use Caterease and Social Tables
Stay current on food and design trends, new technology, production techniques and vendor products
Join brainstorming sessions and department meetings, and take part in industry and community organizations and boards

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

3–5 years of hospitality experience (catering experience preferred)
Bachelor’s degree / years of equivalent experience in a related field
Must have demonstrated success selling and executing corporate/social events 
Tenacity - you seek out business and know how to maximize warm leads
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic office equipment
Knowledge of rental equipment (tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware) and culinary terms, with a general understanding of food and beverage
Strong multitasking and time management skills, and the ability to anticipate and solve problems
Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays alongside traditional office hours
Reliable transportation to multiple locations at all times of day

Why Join Us

Design events that matter, from proposal to execution, with real creative ownership
Work in a collaborative, creative environment where brainstorming is part of the job
Build your reputation through industry and impactful community involvement

If you have an eye for design, a talent for relationships and a passion for hospitality, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!