Event Production Manager | Full-Time | Events by RHC NY

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Events by RHC is looking for an Event Production Manager to join our dynamic team. We specialize in high-touch, upscale catering with an emphasis on excellence in service from start to finish. In this role, you will be responsible for working directly with clients to ensure that we not only bring their vision to life, but that RHC excellence is executed in all facets. Responsibilities include food and beverage planning, facilitating event logistics, ordering and organizing rental orders, communicating with staff about event execution, and evaluating the success of each event.

This role pays an annual salary of $90,000-$105,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until October 10, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Work with Event Directors to capture and implement client needs as it pertains to their food and beverage experience
• Outline all event needs, such as event setup, necessary transportation accommodations, venue location, vendors, food and drink menus, floor plans and runs of show
• Communicate with on-site staff through clear banquet event orders to ensure event logistic needs are met
• Maintain positive and flexible relationships with all clients and vendors
• Communicate clearly with all departments to ensure all timelines and logistical needs are met
• Troubleshoot issues on site and effectively communicate with the onsite service and culinary team
• Engage with culinary to ensure that all event details are properly communicated
• Liaise with onsite vendors to ensure seamless set up
• Participate in all internal meetings and ensure details are received from Event Directors in a timely manner
• Exercise complete control over all onsite set up, logistics, and staff communication
• Produce and execute rental orders in accordance with budget
• Ensure all staff levels are appropriate for client requests and event format
• Produce event paperwork and details across multiple departments
• Assign best fit serving vessels for beverage and culinary
• Create production runs of show
• Create applicable mockups/directional assets to inform onsite team of client expectations for food and beverage service
• Solicit active feedback to improve quality of event experience; work with Director of Operations to implement best practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Event Production and or relevant hospitality experience
• Flexible schedule based upon event needs
• Effective communication and management skills
• Ability to problem solve and manage multiple clients at once
• Financial acumen and excellence in client management and communication

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.