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Job Description

BIRTHDAY PARTY MANAGER - TEAM ORIENTED PRESCHOOL - DUBAI - EDT2010013

RENOWNED NORTH AMERICAN TEAM ORIENTED PRESCHOOL
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY
URGENTLY NEEDED

Dubai - Ref. EDT2010013

Our Client is a renowned upscale preschool in North America and is opening its first branch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Being team-oriented, our Client's preschool is a place where everyone is committed to families and kids. It's unique facilities, catering to newborns through 6-year old children, offer a wide range of development classes encompassing enrichment, art, music, gym, indoor and outdoor playground, a cafe, retail boutique, salon, and offer fabulous birthday parties!

For its Dubai branch, our Client urgently needs a Birthday Party Manager, representing an exciting career opportunity for the right candidate. The role reports to the Mayor.

DUTIES

Knowledge of Product Line:

Extensive knowledge of Birthday Party Packages, including all elements, amenities, and add-ons.
Full understanding of Birthday Party Themes.

Client Relations:

Meet with clients, field birthday party inquiries, and give tours.
Schedule Birthday Parties.
Use the Birthday Party Registration Website and assemble and send Birthday Party Contracts.
Confirm all Birthday Party details.
Maintain accurate and complete files for each Birthday Party client.

Vendors:

Maintain good relations with all outsourced vendors, including those for birthday cakes, pizza, party platters, and entertainment.
Place, confirm, and receive orders from outsourced vendors.
Maintain accurate and complete files for vendors and invoices.

Staff:

Manage all Birthday Party staff, including all Birthday Party Leaders and the Annex Birthday Party Manager (if applicable).
Assist in sourcing, hiring, training and supervising staff.
Manage staff schedules and payroll.
Communicate expectations and responsibilities of staff.

Inventory:

Conduct monthly inventory and enter all items into inventory systems.
Keep track of all items and re-order when running low.
Maintain accurate inventory files.

Birthday Party Execution:

Ensure that location is properly set-up on the day of the party.
Supervise staff.
Greet clients and bring family to party zone.

Sales:

Work with members both in-person and on the phone to register them for classes & memberships.
Work with members both in-person and on the phone to perform swaps and schedule make-up classes.
Offer facility tours to members, guests, and visitors.

Personal Development:

Attend weekly meetings with Mayor.
Continually self-evaluate and communicate development needs to the Mayor.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree graduate.
Extensive experience in birthday party or event planning.
Can work on weekends.
Extremely detail-oriented and with an excellent work ethic.
Very creative, possesses excellent social skills and with strong interpersonal relationship skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and experience working with the Internet.
Passion and desire to interact with children and families.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Can work in a high-pressure environment.

REMUNERATION