Event Producer (Richmond)

Trolley Hospitality Companies•Richmond, VA

About The Position

About us: Groovin' Gourmets is the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies , a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. We specialize in delivering fresh, chef-crafted meals and seamless service for corporate functions, weddings, and social events of all sizes. Our commitment to quality extends beyond the food--we believe our success starts with our people. Driven by a shared purpose of delivering happiness to our customers, community, and team, we focus on fostering a supportive and positive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We hope you will join us! Our Values - The Trolley Way: No excuses Do the right thing Can-do attitude Always growing Help first-be the solution Transparency and honesty-no BS Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more! About You: You are energized by making other people's jobs easier You have no trouble managing logistics behind the scenes Organization & punctuality are your s uperpowers You are obsessed with organized workflow and the freedom it brings You enjoy making sure every 'i' is dotted and every 't' is crossed You like being exceptionally good at what you do You are a hospitality pro interested in learning more about the catering business The Event Producer works in conjunction with the Event Sales Coordinator to organize and distribute event details once an event is sold. Their main purpose is to achieve the client's vision.

Requirements

2+ years hospitality experience
Excellent customer service skills
Fine-tuned organizational skills
Computer/technology savvy

Nice To Haves

Catering or event planning experience a plus
Experience using a CRM a plus
Experience using AllSeated or Total Party Planner (TPP) a plus

Responsibilities

Create the pack list for events--determine what supplies are needed based on client selections and crosscheck with the needs of other events on the calendar
Schedule rentals for items that we do not own or are not available
Print and distribute detailed event packets to team members
Be on site at events as the event manager from setup through dinner service with keen eyes on event logistics (on average, you will be working 25-30 weekends a year, mainly during the peak seasons)