Bourbon Event Center is seeking a full time Venue Manager to oversee the booking and coordinating of events at a 15,000 sq foot multi-use entertainment and hospitality venue in downtown Louisville. This manager will work very closely with the ownership to create unique, exciting, safe, and profitable events at our entertainment venue.

Responsibilities

Coordinate events with the clients before, during, and after each event.
Provide on-site support as the main point of contact for clients during the event day, ensuring the event timeline is adhered to, confirming any adjustments, and ensuring services align with contractual agreements.
Help coordinate with the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising live event activities and the required staff.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors
Work with an outside security agency
Help coordinate the cleaning and maintenance personnel and vendors.
Act as the liaison between the ownership and the staff.
Communicate with industry organizations and build relationships with promoters, strategic partners, talent, and other potential renters for all types of events including but not limited to Weddings, corporate and private events, concerts, comedy shows, and other uses for the space.
Help with other management and administrative tasks as needed.
Order and maintain the alcohol and supplies inventories at the venue
Control cash and budgets per event.
Ensure continuity by maintaining communication with returning clients to secure bookings and schedule events for the upcoming year.
Attend networking events as needed

Skills

While industry experience is desirable, we are willing to provide training to the ideal candidate.
Good organization and communication skills
Works well under pressure
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Exceptional Customer Service
General website and social media marketing skills
Strong leadership
Knowledge of venue contracts, operations, and safety.
Will include weekends or holidays as needed – venue is mostly slow or empty during the week and busiest nights, weekends, and holidays.
At least 5 years of work experience in the hospitality / event industry at some level