Manager, Event Operations and Food Service

Full Time Job
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount , Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Overview and Responsibilities

The Event Operations and Food Service team at Paramount is seeking for an eager and organized Manager to join the team! The position is responsible to support the planning and implementation of West Coast Food Service and Events for the streaming division â€'' Paramount . May be required to help plan for other brands as well. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact of the culture at all Paramount locations. This role may require mandatory OT (Weekend and or late nights) based on event support.

• Supervise and coordinate all aspects of an event from conception to execution including, but not limited to selecting a venue, overseeing operations, directing and hiring staff, and coordinating technical and production aspects.

• Coordinate and Supervise on-site contracted Food Services vendors to oversee a healthy and creative service.

• Enhance Guest Service and Food & Beverage operations and foster a positive team environment for both internal and external employees.

• Plan annual budget and event calendars for Paramount .

• Research and maintain diverse vendors, caterers, and venues appropriate for events.

• Research design and global food trends that could be offered at offices/events.

• Design flyers/invitations for each event.

• Maintain and inspect office pantries for appropriate and agreed upon food/beverage inventory levels, equipment, and cleanliness.

• Manage and reconcile monthly invoices and or budgets to track costs and consumption.

• Ensure all internal catered meetings and events are performed to precision.

• Aid with all on-site and off-site events which includes nights and weekends.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Event Operations

• 1 years of experience in Virtual Events is required.

• Knowledge in Food Service

• Advanced skills in the MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Illustrator, InDesign. PC/MAC

Additional Qualifications

• Preferred Systems: Concur/Ariba

• Superior organizational skills.

• Expert in communicating with peers and various levels of leadership.

• Strong multitasking skills and aim to excel under pressure.

• Strategic in overseeing a large number of concurrent tasks.

• Be an inspirational teammate.

• Willingness to adapt to new operational changes.

• Ability to prioritize time efficiently.

• Outstanding vendor management and problem-solving skills.

• Actively seeks diverse views and fosters an inclusive team environment.

• Complete goals and deadlines

• Influence and effectively communicate with others to drive work forward

• Design, apply, and interpret robust analytical solutions to support decisions

• Positively contribute to a culture of people development and learning

• Uphold ways of working that promote DE&I advocacy

• Translate the “big picture” vision into a clear action plan!