Event Producer

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 take pride in consistent communication with clients
• Smoothing ruffled feathers is your superpower
• You are energized by making other people's jobs easier
• You have no trouble managing logistics behind the scenes
• 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 walk clients through the decision-making process and organize and distribute event details once an event is sold. Their main purpose is to plan and coordinate events that achieve the client's vision.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Walk clients through the timing of the event day, ceremony details, rain plan, and rental choices for linens, china, etc.
• Assist clients during venue walk-throughs
• 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
• Help write the instruction manual for event staff to follow during the event
• 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)

What You Bring to the Table:

• 2+ years hospitality experience
• Catering or event planning experience a plus
• Excellent customer service skills
• Fine-tuned organizational skills
• Computer/technology savvy
• Experience using a CRM a plus
• Experience using Curate

The Good Stuff!

• $45k (potential for up to $60k with incentives)
• Paid holidays, Sick Time, Vacation, & Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available
• 401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Shift Meal
• Discounted Gym membership plan
• Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse

If you are in any of the following or similar positions, APPLY TODAY! Come join a company that is truly dedicated to making a career for you.

• Administrative Assistant
• Night Auditor
• Logistics Specialist
• Office Manager
• Banquet Coordinator
• Concierge
• Executive Assistant
• Operations Coordinator
• Project Assistant