Catering Event Manager - CT

EVENT MANAGER – MAX CATERING AND EVENTS

Join the Max Hospitality team!

Max Catering and Events in Hartford, CT is on the lookout for a highly organized, detail-driven full-time Event Manager with a passion for leadership, logistics, and hospitality. If you’re an experienced event professional with a hands-on attitude, thrive under pressure, and love curating seamless guest experiences, we want to hear from you!

Max Hospitality has been a cornerstone of the greater Hartford and Springfield area for over 30 years. Our high-volume locations are known for their exceptional cuisine, style, and creativity. We pride ourselves on keeping our guests happy and staying ahead of market trends.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay

• Employee Discount on Meals

• Flexible Scheduling

• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement

• 401(k) with matching up to 4%

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Sick Time

• Referral Program

• Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Pet Insurance

• Career Development within the Max Hospitality Group

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage front-of-house service for events to ensure exceptional guest experiences

• Maintain constant communication with staff pre-, during, and post-events via phone or text

• Train and coach service team to uphold Max Hospitality standards

• Interview, hire, onboard, and maintain compliance documentation for all front-of-house event staff

• Monitor food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction throughout service

• Oversee equipment logistics including inventory, storage, maintenance, and transportation to/from events

• Track and manage labor and liquor costs, POS reporting, and cash accounting

• Assist with procurement and responsible inventory management

• Partner with Sales and Culinary teams to execute flawless events

• Enforce and support company policies and procedures, reporting any escalated issues to leadership or HR

• Uphold professionalism, integrity, and leadership standards across all events

• Promote continuous improvement through formal/informal cost discussions and operational feedback