Event Coordinator Jobs

REPORTS TO: Events and Catering Manager
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Events and Catering Intern is responsible for assisting the Events and Catering Manager with sales, marketing and oversight of onsite and offsite special events, weddings and catering. Work schedule will include nights and weekends. The Events and Catering Intern must maintain all duties and responsibilities as set forth below and must drive results through event and catering sales and profit maximization.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with Team Member birthday program and team incentives
• Completing other tasks, projects and job duties as assigned and/or deemed appropriate
• Ensures that all Team Members are informed of all event offerings in order to properly promote and discuss with onsite guests and potential clients
• Event Operations:
• Answers events/catering incoming calls, documents all event inquiries and maintains a master event calendar with Events and Catering Manager;
• Assists with maintaining detailed up- to-date event files and documents all conversations, orders, special requests;
• Assists with the planning, coordination and execution of private, semi-private and catering onsite and offsite events;
• Responds to email inquiries related to events and provides accurate and detailed information to all potential event prospects;
• Assist with daily Restaurant Operations as needed
• Additional Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be in good physical condition and possess good communication skills
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• 3 months experience in the food and beverage, culinary or related professional area in a supervisory or management role
• Must be available weekends and nights for events
• Proven strong communication and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, Jonas, ADP, POS, Open Table, etc)
• Knowledge and skills in people management including recruiting and scheduling
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Must be alert to management, staff, and guest needs
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours and work 20-25 hours per week
• Knowledge of Health Department Standards
• Is a brand ambassador both in and outside of the restaurant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by a Crewmember to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Crewmembers with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to measure performance, subjectively and objectively
• Ability to recognize problems and problem solve
• Ability to set goals, create plans, and convert plans into action
• Ability to manage all public dealings in a professional manner
• Ability to accept feedback and willingness to improve