Senior Events Manager, Restaurant365
$116-174k
+ Equity Option Grant
Restaurant management software
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Restaurant management software
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$116-174k
+ Equity Option Grant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help restaurants increase sales control food costs, and optimize labor.
Role
Who you are
- 6–8+ years leading large-scale corporate events, conferences, or trade shows; B2B or SaaS preferred
- Demonstrated success executing multi-day, high-visibility events with executive exposure
- Strong budgeting and vendor negotiation capabilities, including experience managing programs from $50K to $500K+
- Exceptional project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
- High judgment, calm under pressure, and highly organized
- Proficiency with event platforms, project management tools, and CRM/marketing systems (Salesforce/Marketo a plus)
What the job involves
- The Senior Events Manager oversees the execution of Restaurant365’s largest and most visible national events
- Reporting to the Director of Events, this role translates strategic direction into flawless delivery across SKO, President’s Club, RTT/RTF, major brand events, and national trade shows
- It requires strong operational judgment, experience managing complex multi-day programs, and the ability to deliver polished, executive-level experiences that elevate the R365 brand
- National Event Execution: Plan and manage end-to-end logistics, production, and onsite execution for major national events and trade shows; manage event budgets ranging from $50K to $500K+, including forecasting, vendor negotiations, and cost control; lead venue sourcing, contracting, production schedules, travel coordination, shipping, A/V, and onsite operations; direct onsite teams—including internal staff, vendors, agencies, and contractors—to ensure consistent, high-quality execution; translate strategic direction from the Director of Events into clear execution plans, operating processes, and timelines
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Customer Success, Product Marketing, and Executive Leadership to align objectives, programming, staffing, and meeting execution; oversee AE meeting coordination, staffing plans, and follow-up workflows for national programs; maintain clear, timely communication and accountability across internal and external stakeholders
- Brand & Experience Quality: Ensure national events consistently meet R365’s brand and experience standards; manage relationships with branded merchandise and gifting partners to secure materials for national programs; maintain consistency across signage, creative elements, messaging, and customer-facing touchpoints
- Process Improvement & Reporting: Develop and maintain standardized processes, documentation, and best practices for national event planning and execution; track event performance, budget adherence, ROI, and attendee feedback; deliver concise post-event reports with insights and recommendations to drive continuous improvement
- Vendor & Partner Management: Cultivate ongoing relationships with key vendors, venues, production partners, and service providers beyond national programs to ensure reliability, quality, and favorable terms; evaluate vendor performance and negotiate improvements where needed; travel as required to oversee onsite operations for major national events and vendor engagements
Our take
Restaurant management can be rather outdated, often relying on spreadsheets and physical receipts. Restaurant365 develops all-in-one management software solutions for the restaurant industry, encompassing accounting, analytics, staff, and inventory management within its toolkit.
Restaurant365’s customer base isn’t just restaurants though, it’s software attracts accounting firms that work with restaurants as well as small eateries and large franchises. It’s expansive customer base is reflected in the amount of funding that it has received since its founding in 2011, now making it a verified Unicorn.
Restaurant365’s most recent round of funding came in 2024, and its $175 million will be invested into further enhancing its product. The company's success is unprecedented, as most would bet that restaurant industries post-pandemic would struggle to get back on their feet. Restaurant365 defied expectations though, and actually turned out to be the company that COVID-hit restaurants relied on to keep their heads above water. This goes some way to explain the success of Restaurant365, which is a proven aid for the ailing dining industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
118% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2024
$175m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2023
$135m
LATE VC
Total funding: $437.5m
Company benefits
- Fully Covered Health Insurance: R365 provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—100% paid for full-time employees.
- Flexible Time Off: Recharge when you need, so you can stay energized and focused.
- 401k with employer math.
- Stock options to purchase equity.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee discount programs to lifestyle vendors and servcies.
- Annual learning and development reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Employee recognition and TIP program.
- Fertility guidance and support.
- Online legal solutions.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability insurance.
- Pet and life insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Health concierge and support.
- Meditation and mindfulness courses.
- Gym discounts and virtual fitness classes.
Company HQ
East Irvine, Irvine, CA
Leadership
Tony Smith
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously on the Board of Directors at Dynamic Methods. Before that, they were a Director of Services there.
Morgan Harris
(Co-Founder & Chief Customer Advocate)Previously Partner and Co-Founder at Dynamic Methods, Account Executive/Senior Consultant at Foreshock and Auditor at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
John Moody
(Co-Founder, Chief Strategist & Board Member)Previously CRM Managing Partner and Board Member at Dynamic Methods.
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