Event Manager

5 days ago

Toronto, Canada Reid's Distillery Full time

**Job Title: Event Manager**

**Location**: Reid’s Distillery - 32 Logan Avenue, Toronto, ON
**Type**: Full-time

**Benefits**: Health & dental benefits after 3 months

**About Reid’s Distillery**

Reid’s Distillery is a family-owned craft gin distillery located in the heart of Leslieville. In addition to producing award-winning spirits, we host a wide range of events — from private celebrations and corporate functions to immersive experiences like cocktail classes, live music nights, and weddings. We're looking for a professional, organized, and people-first **Event Manager** to lead this growing side of the business.

**About the Role**

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events at the distillery. You’ll manage client relationships, coordinate with internal departments, and ensure every event, big or small, reflects our high standards of hospitality and experience.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. You’ll own both the planning and execution of a diverse calendar of events.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Respond to and manage inbound event inquiries
- Build proposals, contracts, and schedules using **Tripleseat**:

- Conduct site visits and consultations (using Setmore for scheduling)
- Create and share floor plans, staffing schedules, and event briefs (Meri / Tripleseat Floorplan)
- Oversee day-of setup, execution, and teardown for key events
- Coordinate with the bar, kitchen, and production teams to ensure all departments are aligned
- Manage external vendors, rental orders, and deliveries
- Track event details and costs to ensure smooth internal reporting
- Maintain consistent, professional client communication throughout

**Tools You’ll Use**
- **Tripleseat** (event CRM, proposals, run-of-show)
- **Google Workspace** (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail, Drive)
- **Tock** (ticketed event bookings)
- **Setmore** (site visit scheduling)
- **Canva** (for basic signage and client-facing materials)

**Qualifications**
- 2+ years in event management or coordination (hospitality or venue experience preferred)
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and **Tripleseat**:

- Familiarity with **Tock** and **basic Canva use**:

- Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed
- Smart Serve certified (or willing to obtain)
- Bonus: experience with bar operations, weddings, or live entertainment events

**Compensation & Benefits**
- **Salary**: $48,000 - $66,000 per year, depending on experience
- **Health & Dental Benefits**: Offered after 3 months of employment
- **Hours**: Full-time, flexible based on event schedule (some evening/weekend work required)

Pay: $48,000.00-$66,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-20
Expected start date: 2025-08-31

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