Event Planning Manager | CoComelon Playdate

Hello! We are the first CoComelon Playdate in North America! Our inaugural location stands as a pioneering venture. Boasting a unique blend of a soft play entertainment center, inviting party rooms, and a curated retail space, we emerge as the premier destination for family entertainment, unforgettable birthday parties, and special events. At the heart of our mission is an unwavering commitment to safety and guest satisfaction.

At Cocomelon Playdate, we aspire to offer more than just an experience—we aim to create a home away from home for our guests. Our Guest’s comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities, ensuring that every visit is marked by a sense of warmth and unparalleled hospitality.

What is the Role?: Are you an experienced, highly organized, and motivated professional with a passion for creating unforgettable events? Look no further! We are in search of an Event Planning Manager to join our team at Cocomelon Playdate. In collaboration with the General Manager, this individual will play a key role in booking, coordinating, ordering F&B and party supplies, and flawlessly executing the perfect events and parties.

Guest Experience:
- Shared expectations with the General Manager to lead the team to have a consistent high level of guest service to create a memorable experience while ensuring all operations and safety procedures are being followed
- Create an environment that fosters our ***** philosophy (Showing up, Having Fun, Inclusivity, No negativity, Enthusiasm)
- Leader in creating an inclusive, respectful, positive workplace to increase employee retention.
- Inspiring your team as a Leader in the store, always leading by example
Strategic Event Planning:
- Collaborate with the General Manager to strategize, plan, and execute exceptional events and parties.
- Utilize your expertise to ensure seamless coordination and a flawless experience for our guests
- Facilitating and managing F&B and party supplies orders
Detail Oriented Execution:
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of event planning, from conception to completion.
- Manage all elements of the event, ensuring a cohesive and exceptional experience.
Operations:
- Assists with play center management: high level of guest experience expectations, safety and health procedures, ticketing management, consistency in employee performance, inventory and supplies management.
- Assists with scheduling and payroll management
- Initiating the maintenance and upkeep of the experience
- Gathering and documenting employee and guest incidents
Communication:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Daily and weekly recaps of store and experience highlights and areas of opportunity
- Quick responses to emails and messaging apps
- Open and honest communication with all members of the team and upper management
- Collaborate with team members through games, activities, contests, employee of the month etc.
- Is open to feedback and is comfortable giving feedback when necessary

Requirements:
Proven experience in event planning or a related field.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be 18 years of age or older and can lawfully work in the United States.
Flexible schedule available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
Passionate about working with young children and their families, making every minute count.
Time management expert
Solution oriented
Positive, enthusiastic attitude
Must be able to lift or carry items weighing between 0-50 pounds
Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk, and squat during scheduled shifts.
Bi-lingual is a plus
Consent to a background check after job offer is extended

Position Perks:
Competitive pay
Paid sick days
Paid mental health days
Employee discount

This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and duties

As a committed advocate of equal opportunity, we uphold a steadfast zero-tolerance policy against all forms of discrimination or harassment. We unequivocally reject any bias or mistreatment rooted in factors such as race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, ****** orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other safeguarded attribute as delineated by pertinent federal, state, or local legislation.