Event Coordinator

Wynkoop Brewing Company•Denver, CO

9d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Wynkoop is Colorado’s First Brewpub! For almost three decades we’ve housed some of the most sought-after Denver banquet facilities. Besides our hip LoDo location next to Union Station, we offer several options in our vintage, late 1800’s warehouse building that can seat anywhere from 12 to 1200 lucky guests. Our ambiance, our food and our beer can help make the perfect reunion, rehearsal, work party, award event of any other celebratory occasion. Position Summary We are looking for an experienced Event Coordinator to organize excellent events throughout our amazing space. Reporting to the Event Manager and General Manger, you will be responsible for every aspect of an event, from guiding the guest in making decisions for their event to evaluating success afterwards. An event coordinator must be well-organized and competent in vendor and guest relations management. Communication skills and attention to detail will set apart the best among the candidates. Add a shot of enthusiasm and passion for the job and you’ll be our ideal candidate. The goal is to organize unforgettable events that will ensure the entertainment of participants and facilitate the completion of business objectives.

Requirements

Hospitality experience preferred, restaurant industry a plus
A proven track record of organizing successful events
Proficient in MS Office
Excellent guest relations
Knowledge of basic recruitment practices
Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
Able to handle stress and remain calm
Problem-solving ability

Responsibilities

Drive business results by responding to guest inquiries, develop new events, and find new business
Conduct tours, host food tastings and network to sell prospective clients
Negotiation and finalize contracts with clients
Proactively network within the industry by participating in local networking events and establishing relationships other in the industry
Determine and revise event layouts, packages, pricing, and scheduling of space
Understand requirements for each event
Plan events with attention to financial and time constraints
Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms
Hire, evaluate and train the banquet team members on expected standards to exceed customer expectations and create loyalty through satisfaction
Coordinate appropriate staff and control labor costs through reasonable scheduling
Do final checks at the day of the event (e.g. tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards
Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems
Evaluate event’s success and submit reports

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Competitive wages
Growth opportunities
Dining discounts for you and your family at any of our restaurants
401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, life insurance and telehealth options(offered to full-time employees only after a waiting period)
Mental health resources
Paid time off