Event Manager at Basin Harbor – Vergennes, Vermont

Come join the Basin Harbor team as we celebrate our 140th year - a milestone we’re honored to celebrate with our cherished community. We have plenty in store, from new experiences and enhancements to time-honored traditions that continue to make this lakeside retreat so special!

We are seeking a seasonal Event Manager. Key responsibilities of this role will be to lead our Event team, overseeing service in a high-quality, well-loved and established Basin Harbor restaurant. Lead the team in providing excellent service to both external and internal customers. Excel at surpassing guest expectations. Lead training and manage staff to ensure timely, accurate and seamless service. Demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication and time - management skills at all times. Proficient at multi-tasking and delegating as well as being a hands-on worker. Assist in cost controls and all aspects of increasing revenue.

Restaurant management experience of 3 or more years required. Prior wine sales and knowledge required, formal sommelier training preferred. Some essential competencies are: Understanding the need for proper etiquette and service standards, able to take direction and work in a team environment, attention to detail, efficient, and able to perform multiple tasks systematically in a fast-paced environment. Ability to use and teach other to use a POS cash register system, and any other restaurant related equipment. Employees must maintain a clean, well kept, professional appearance. As well, shift work may be long and varied, including evening and weekends, required full-shift walking and standing. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally throughout shift.

Basin Harbor conducts pre-employment criminal background and reference checks on all employees..