Event Manager

About the Role

Che Fico Parco Menlo is seeking an Events Manager to lead and grow our private-events business — both on-site and off-site. This role combines sales, coordination, and execution, requiring exceptional organization, responsiveness, and communication.

You’ll proactively sell and market our event spaces, manage clients from inquiry through execution, and collaborate closely with our dining-room, kitchen, and beverage teams to deliver seamless, high-level experiences. The ideal candidate is a detail-driven, hospitality-minded professional with a strong sales instinct and a passion for guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Drive private-event revenue by prospecting, networking, and following up on leads.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Director on outreach and promotional initiatives.
• Respond to all inquiries within 24 hours and maintain a detailed pipeline of active leads.
• Develop client relationships that build repeat and referral business.

Event Planning & Execution

Team Collaboration & Communication

Marketing & Administration

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Events Manager is responsible for the execution of private events for the restaurant.  This position will handle communication with clients from lead to event completion, generating and updating of contracts and BEO’s, menu creation, as well as the execution of events onsite and offsite as needed. This position is responsible for driving sales for private events.

Outside of event responsibilities will include weekly manager meetings, financial oversight, driving sales, event marketing, and working with the management team towards cultivating a healthy team dynamic.  This position is part of the management team and will evolve with the needs of the business.  This position will report to the Events Director.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

The outlined responsibilities below reflect an overview of the position; as a growing company we will need to be flexible to a changing environment and change in duties and responsibilities.

Management experience is a plus, however we will gladly accept applicants with a strong background in the service or events industry who are excited to take on a new role. We are growing quickly as a company, and seeking individuals who would like to grow with us.

We highly encourage people of all backgrounds with varied experience levels to apply. We value and seek diversity amongst our team.

For the role of Events Manager we offer :

Salary Expectations : Base salary of $70,000 + commissions on all events (projected to bring in $100,000+ in total compensation)

Competitive wages plus bonus opportunities

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement savings plan - 401k with 4% match

Opportunities for internal growth and career advancement - we are a fast growing company and look to promote from within

Profit sharing - after one year you will have access to our quarterly profit sharing pool

Financial education - we host monthly P&L reviews open to all employees

Work-Life Balance

We host staff events, field trips and seminars to build restaurant culture and further our development as a team.

We want this to be the most fun and rewarding job you have ever had in the hospitality industry, and we are seeking talented professionals to help grow our team. Please send us your resume and a brief note about you and why you want to work at Che Fico. We look forward to meeting you!