Event Coordinator

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00

Job Description
• Talking to clients about their events and ensuring a happy outcome for the client
• Being able to accommodate guests on caterings and party room reservations
• Leading staff at events/caterings
• Communicate with guests, managers and kitchen staff ensuring every event’s success
• Negotiate with clients on pricing and contracts
• 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.
• Responsible for creating, mailing, and documenting any gift card submissions.
• 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
• 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

Requirements
• Dress will be Business Professional
• 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