Event Coordinator - Management

Genesis Global Group•Princeton, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel is seeking an experienced and team-oriented candidate for the Event Coordinator position. This is a full time and permanent position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays/nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Requirements

More than two years of post-high school education.
2 years of experience in the field.
Requires a working knowledge of banquet/catering food and beverage services, policies or operations.
Computer proficiency in MS Office, Excel, e-mail and internet functions.
Ability to compile facts and figures in accordance with established procedures.
Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
Knowledge of restaurant operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Daily follow-up with potential event clients.
Complete weekly event information submissions to management.

Nice To Haves

Restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the Event associates including servers, lead housemen, and housemen.
Interview, recommend hiring, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
Supervise the daily operations of the Event area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with SOPs, Event Orders, safety regulations and procedures and to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality.
Meet with the customers to review the Event Order and to review any changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product.
Calculate and review the Event checks ensuring accuracy and present the check to the customer for signature to ensure payment.
Calculate and prepare the daily service charges and payroll ensuring accurate, prompt reporting to the Accounting Department.
Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the Event areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned by manager.
Daily continental breakfast and clean-up for hotel guests; 7AM to 11AM
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by manager, which may include one shift at the front desk per week and/or one night audit shift per week if needed.