Event Coordinator

Talking to clients

• Talking to clients about their events and ensuring a happy outcome for the client
• Negotiate with clients on pricing and contracts

Catering and Party Room Reservations

• Being able to accommodate guests on caterings and party room reservations

Leading Staff

• Leading staff at events/caterings

Communication

• Communicate with guests, managers and kitchen staff ensuring every event’s success

Productivity and Organization

• While working, required to keep up the productivity and organizations of the private rooms and caterings.
• Inform the staff of the next two weeks of events at each restaurant meeting
• Relay events in the downtown area that may affect business; the Embassy, Grand Wayne Center, Tin-Caps Games, Festivals, Downtown Events, and The Clyde Theater.

Gift Card Submissions

• Create, mail, and document any gift card submissions.

Interviews and Training

• Conduct the first interview of all potential applicants for greeter positions.
• Train all greeters and ensure they are up to date on all new or improved procedures

Caterings

• Work as a staff member on caterings if there is a shortage
• On all large caterings be present to ensure the events success
• Call and schedule interviews for chefs and managers
• Updating catering menu as the menu changes in the restaurant
• Keeping an inventory of catering products and ensure they are restocked

Dress Code

• Dress will be Business Professional

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient in computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to talk on the phone
• Manages stress, deadlines and sudden issues calmly and professionally
• Extremely organized is a must
• Dependable and timely
• Problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates the ability to train and mentor