Job Description

Events Director

Ever Restaurant, led by three-Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy, is seeking dedicated individuals to lead our Events team.

As the Event Director you are both the brand ambassador and a key revenue driver for our event program. You are responsible for driving outbound event sales and managing inbound event sales while ensuring every experience reflects our distinct culinary identity and hospitality philosophy. You oversee all aspects of our branded events program, from concept and partner acquisition through pre-planning and coordination, ensuring that each event reinforces the brand's presence in the community and industry.

You lead client relationships from the first inquiry through detailed planning, guiding them through menu development, beverage curation, and design logistics that capture our brand's vision. Once details are finalized, you provide a comprehensive handoff to the Event Coordinator for on-site execution while maintaining oversight to guarantee a seamless, on-brand guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all event inquiries, ensuring that client interactions and proposals reflect brand vision.
• Develop and present creative, brand-aligned proposals that meet financial goals and aesthetic standards.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and brand partners that reinforce the property's reputation and visibility.
• Identify growth opportunities for branded event partnerships, collaborations, and community engagement

2. Event Pre-Planning and Brand Integration

• Lead concept development for all events with a focus on reinforcing brand identity through menu design, service flow, décor, and presentation.
• Collaborate with culinary, beverage and service leaders to craft experiences that express the brand's culinary and beverage philosophy.
• Take ownership of pre-planning logistics: menus, décor, timeline, and guest experiences.
• Coordinate with COO, Exec. Assistant and Marketing on branded experiences, press events, and community-focused initiatives.

3. Operations, Documentation and Systems

• Create and manage BEOs in Tripleseat, ensuring documentation reflects brand design and operational precision.
• Oversee branded materials including menus, signage, and guest facing materials. Collaborate with marketing when outsourcing design is needed.
• Maintain event listings, details, and payments through reservation, point of sales, and processing systems. Ensure accuracy and brand consistency.
• Track event performance data, client feedback, and revenue trends to evaluate brand impact and business growth.

4. Team Collaboration and Event Handoff

• Lead details handoff meeting with the Event Coordinator, providing full event documentation and guidance for execution.
• Partner across departments to ensure consistent communication, service flow, and guest engagement touchpoints.
• Participate in post-event reviews to assess brand perception, client satisfaction, and execution effectiveness.

5. Onsite Event Management

• Serve as the lead on-site contact for brand partnered and offsite events, ensuring seamless execution.
• Troubleshoot issues in real-time and uphold a standard of hospitality and professionalism throughout the event.

Schedule

• Position: Full time, salaried.
• Hours: 55-60 hours per week, driven by the event calendar
• Availability: Requires regular evening and weekend availability, including holidays.
• Core administrative and planning hours: Monday through Friday for office work, internal meetings, and follow-up, with flexibility required for brand and offsite events.

Competitive salary with commission structure, plus benefits, including health insurance, dining perks, and growth opportunities. Located in the West Loop. To Apply: Serious inquires only - employment@ever-restaurant.com

Compensation: Salary ($100,000.00 - $125,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Required Skills:

• Event Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Creative Problem Solving
• Team Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Crisis Management
• Relationship Building

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