Food and Event Specialist

Company: Nutanix
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

The Opportunity: As the Food and Event Specialist, you are always focused on hospitality. You should be well organized and possess a sound knowledge of event management. You will manage events from start to finish. Ability to work with internal and external teams and partners. Excellent communication and attention to detail skills are vital to this role, as our success depends on meeting our clients' tailored requirements. Responsible for coordinating Meetings and Events, planning menus, selecting caterers and decorating for events. Manage the catered lunch and Snack programs and develop themes around special monthly events. Calculate/Manage budgets and ensure they are adhered to. Your Role: Manage Corporate and/or Facilities Events, Meetings, Trainings, Lunch and Snack Programs. Manage set ups, teardowns and follow ups for events. Coordinate event logistics with IT when needed. Meet with stakeholders to gain an understanding of the events purpose and goals, make recommendations as appropriate for theme, caterer, setup, d--cor. Develop, manage budgets and contracts with vendors. Track spending and implement cost savings initiatives. Manage vendor relationships, ensuring work is being performed to scope, conduct regular review of services. Order / Purchase all food, snacks, meeting, and event related items. Other duties as required What You'll Bring: 3-5 years in hospitality role, and/or direct food and event services experience Knowledge of food quality standards, eye for d--cor and aesthetics Ability to always lead with the customer in mind; comfortable speaking with staff at all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to stay cool under pressure, and juggle multiple events simultaneously Experience using facilities ticket management tools; Microsoft Office Suite Good knowledge of food preparation; catering; aesthetics of events/food presentations Experience working in a fast-paced environment Ability to multi-task and prioritize, take initiative with various projects from various groups. High attention to detail, ability to take initiative Must be reliable and work independently and as a part of a teamAbout Us Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix is a passionate team of 6000+ employees worldwide. Our people (we call ourselves "Nutants") are the heartbeat of and one of the many things that makes Nutanix a great place to work at. We share an intellectual curiosity, a bias for action, and an obsession for our customers. We are builders and problem solvers with an entrepreneurial spirit. Above all, we celebrate what makes each of us unique. We are humbled to be recognized as one of Bloomberg's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2020 and one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2020. We're growing fast and disrupting the computing industry. Join us and make your mark.About our businessNutanix is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making computing invisible anywhere. Companies around the world use Nutanix software to leverage a single platform to manage any app, at any location, at any scale for their private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.We're an equal opportunity employerNutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled.We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation, or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $43,200 and $87,600/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting . Notice to Applicants Re: Fraudulent Recruiting Scams, please review the following link consumer.ftc.gov to safeguard yourselves. Candidates seeking jobs at Nutanix have recently been targets of these recruiting scams including FAKE G-mail accounts posing as ACTUAL recruiters on our team, so please safeguard yourselves by following instructions in the link. If you have any concerns surrounding suspect recruiting practices, please email for verification. Please do NOT send resumes to this email address; applicants should apply directly to the job to be considered.

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