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ASSISTANT EVENTS MANAGER

(FULL-TIME/PART-TIME)​
*EXPERIENCE IN OUR INDUSTRY PREFERRED*

 

We are seeking an outgoing, fun, and personable person to join our Party & Events team! Detail-oriented, responsible, and punctual are key attributes for this position. You will be responsible for booking reservations for kid and adult birthday parties, groups, and corporate parties/events. Additionally, you'll schedule party and event coaches and servers, all while coordinating each party/event with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and others on our team. Your role involves organizing important events from conception through completion and being detailed in handling everything party-related.

 

Soon, after your training and conducting parties yourself, you will be responsible for training our new party coach staff. You'll learn how our operations work at Humdingers, including managing staff rotations, and opening and closing procedures, which will optimize your experience as the Assistant Party Manager. This position serves as a stepping stone within the party office, possibly at another location, or even within our operations. It's important to note that this position requires working on weekends and some holidays. Previous experience in birthday party booking in family entertainment or a similar environment is preferred. We work hard and play hard, creating a fun and engaging work environment. We offer above-average industry-standard pay, with salary commensurate with your experience.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting Party Manager in coordination of all event activities and staff scheduling

  • Greeting party parents, group contacts

  • Reservation booking of parties

  • Assisting Party Manager in scheduling Party Coach staffing

  • Work with BEOs with chef and kitchen staff

  • Maintain stock of event supplies

  • Manage staff keeping everyone upbeat and working together

  • Ancillary operational duties such as opening and closing as MOD when needed or helping with manager vacation schedules

  • Working weekends and holidays

  • Learning all aspects of the Party Manager position for future promotion

 

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Birthday Party Booking: 1 year (Preferred)

  • Previous experience in birthday party booking in family entertainment or similar environments is preferred, but we will train the right candidate

  • Strong project management skills

  • Deadline and detail-oriented

  • Ability to work well in teams

  • Strong ability to work well with others in all departments

  • Ability to jump in and lead by example

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Education:

  • Associate Degree (preferred)

 

This Job Is:

  • A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

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Job Types:

  • Full-time

  • Part-time

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Schedule:

  • Holiday availability

  • Weekend availability

  • Night shift availability

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Benefits:

  • 401(k) with matching

  • Dental Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee discount

  • Paid time off

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Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply

  • Only full-time employees are eligible

 

Supplemental Pay Types:

  • Bonus pay

 

Getting to Work:​

  • Location: Paramus, NJ 07652

  • Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

  • Driver's License (preferred)

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COVID-19 Considerations:

We invested in special MERV13 air filtration specifically designed to catch Coronaviruses. Together with Covid and cleaning protocols, we are very safe.

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