Hiring Experienced Event Managers

7 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Served Catering Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Position Summary:

The Event Manager is the on-site lead for our catered events, ensuring every detail runs smoothly from setup to teardown. This role combines leadership, logistics, and client service to create seamless, memorable experiences. Working closely with the culinary and service teams, the Event Manager upholds our company's high standards of hospitality and presentation while maintaining calm, confident control of the event flow.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Coordination & Setup

  • Review event details and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) prior to each event.
  • Lead the setup team to ensure all food, beverage, decor, and equipment elements meet event specifications.
  • Communicate with venue staff and clients on-site to confirm layouts, timing, and special requests.
  • Troubleshoot any setup or logistics issues quickly and professionally.

Service Management

  • Oversee FOH staff, including servers and bartenders, ensuring efficient, polished service.
  • Maintain event timelines, coordinating with the kitchen and bar to ensure smooth service flow.
  • Anticipate client and guest needs throughout the event, providing attentive, proactive support.
  • Ensure all company service standards, presentation guidelines, and safety protocols are followed.

Team Leadership

  • Manage and motivate event staff with clear direction and a positive attitude.
  • Conduct pre-event briefings to review timing, service style, and client expectations.
  • Lead by example: jumping in where needed to support service and maintain momentum.
  • Provide constructive feedback and report staffing notes to the Operations Manager.

Client & Vendor Relations

  • Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients and vendors during the event.
  • Communicate updates or challenges promptly and professionally.
  • Represent the company with warmth, confidence, and a service-first mindset.

Wrap-Up & Reporting

  • Oversee teardown and ensure all equipment and rentals are returned or packed correctly.
  • Complete post-event reports including staff notes, timing, and any client feedback.
  • Flag any damages, shortages, or follow-up requirements to the Operations team.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2–3 years experience in event or hospitality management, - preferably in catering or banquets.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to manage teams under pressure.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Valid Serving It Right certification
  • Comfortable handling client communication and last-minute adjustments.
  • A valid drivers license preferred.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for growth within a fast-paced catering company
  • Dynamic and fun work environment at some of the cities upscale events

To apply:

Please submit your resume and a few words about yourself and why you would be a great fit for the company

  • Hiring Experienced Event Bar Manager

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Served Catering Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Position Summary:The Event Bar Manager oversees all bar operations for catered events, ensuring seamless service, professional presentation, and an exceptional guest experience. This role combines leadership, organization, and hands-on bartending expertise. The Bar Manager works closely with the Event Manager and service team to uphold our company's high...

  • Event Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Naut'sa mawt Event Management Full time $45,000 - $55,000 per year

    Company ProfileFor more than 25 years, Naut'sa mawt Event Management has had the honour of supporting many of the most significant events impacting Indigenous Peoples and communities across Canada. Through our Event Planning, Reporting, and Art and Experience departments, we help bring people together to build a better future, guiding every project with...

  • Events & Experience Manager

    6 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Fi Full time $75,000 - $85,000 per year

    Our Business FISPAN Services Inc. (FISPAN) is an Enterprise SaaS FinTech company that allows banks to deploy embedded financial products and services to create a seamless banking connection for their corporate clients. Our product aims to provide instant scale and reach for banks who want to remove friction and add value by enabling their commercial banking...

  • Events Manager

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada University of British Columbia Full time $7,284 - $10,474

    Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryM&P - AAPSJob ProfileAAPS Salaried - Conferences, Accommodations and Ceremonies, Level CJob TitleEvents ManagerDepartmentDirector | Ceremonies and Events OfficeCompensation Range$7, $10,474.08 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is...

  • Events Manager

    2 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada University of British Columbia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryM&P - AAPSJob ProfileAAPS Salaried - Conferences, Accommodations and Ceremonies, Level CJob TitleEvents ManagerDepartmentDirector | Ceremonies and Events OfficeCompensation Range$7, $10,474.08 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is...

  • Events & Experiences Manager

    2 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada LayerZero Labs Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    LayerZeroThe Future is Omnichain.About The RoleLayerZero builds infrastructure on any asset, application, or company can use crypto rails at internet scale. We're reinventing how value moves online by solving for interoperability amongst blockchains – a problem we believe the world will value in trillions.As Events & Experiences Manager, you will own how...

  • Events & Experiences Manager

    2 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada LayerZero Labs Full time

    LayerZeroThe Future is Omnichain.Founded in 2021, LayerZero's vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.We are...

  • Senior Event Manager

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    BC Place is hiring aSenior Event Managerwith a focus on delivering large spectator sporting events, including international and our tenant partner teams; BC Lions and Whitecaps FC. The position plays a key role in ensuring service excellence, client relations and event management, planning and administration in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.We are...

  • Manager, Centralized Hiring

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time $54 - $78

    Salary DetailsThe salary range for this position is CAD $54.19/Hr. - CAD $77.89/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as Manager, Centralized Hiring & Workforce Initiatives with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, and working directly with the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Centralized Hiring Manager is responsible for the...

  • Manager, Centralized Hiring

    7 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time $4,048 per year

    The salary range for this position is CAD $54.19/Hr. - CAD $77.89/Hr.Come work as Manager, Centralized Hiring & Workforce Initiatives with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, and working directly with the Talent Acquisition Manager, the Centralized Hiring Manager is responsible for the regional hiring of the allocated...