Events and Catering Coordinator

The Events and Catering Coordinator 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:

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;
•  Ensures that all Team Members are informed of all event offerings in order to properly promote and discuss with onsite guests and potential clients

 Additional Responsibilities

•  Completing other tasks, projects and job duties as assigned and/or deemed appropriate
•  Assists with Team Member birthday program and team incentives
•  Assist with daily Restaurant Operations as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  HS Diploma or equivalent
•  3 months experience in the food and beverage, culinary or related professional area in a supervisory or management role
•  Proven strong communication and leadership skills
•  Excellent organizational skills, communication skills and multi-tasking capabilities
•  Demonstrated leadership skills
•  Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, Jonas, ADP, POS, Open Table, etc)
•  Must be able to stand for 10 hours and work 20-25 hours per week
•  Must be in good physical condition and possess good communication skills
•  Must be alert to management, staff, and guest needs
•  Knowledge of Health Department Standards
•  Knowledge and skills in people management including recruiting and scheduling
•  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 manage all public dealings in a professional manner
•  Ability to recognize problems and problem solve
•  Ability to accept feedback and willingness to improve
•  Ability to set goals, create plans, and convert plans into action
•  Ability to measure performance, subjectively and objectively

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• Annual Paid Vacation - Up to ten (10) days per calendar year 
• Benefits/Insurance - Eligible for medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month after 60 days in the position
• Equity Opportunity - Equity opportunities will be evaluated upon consistent, superior personal and business performance as well as growth into the Area Manager or Director level, either of the two levels required to qualify for such consideration
• Complimentary Team Member Meal & Drink while on Shift 
• 50% Discount off any item at any time

Refined Hospitality/The Refined Agency
Refined Hospitality is a hospitality consulting agency specializing in business and culinary development, hospitality operations, concept creation, profit maximization and strategic marketing. We are experts in the food and beverage industry and work with our clients to determine how best to maximize their strengths, combat challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Our team of experts has built successful food and beverage concepts from the ground up and has overseen daily operations, staff training, creation of systems and procedures marketing strategy, and finance for both internal and external projects.