Event Coordinator - Chicago, United States - One Off Hospitality Group Ltd

One Off Hospitality Group Ltd

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

For over 20 years,
One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago's most beloved places to eat and drink.

More importantly, we're a group of people - chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators - who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home.

REPORTS TO:

EVENTS MANAGER

FLSA:

NON-EXEMPT

***:The event coordinator works conjointly with the Private Event Sales Manager to organize, maintain event supplies, and procedural systems in order to execute unforgettable events for guests.

Requirements:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
Gains extensive knowledge of all menus, both food and beverage (including

:

ingredients, cooking techniques, allergies and dietary restrictions, etc.)

Attends weekly BEO meetings as scheduled in the location
Updates all calendars and maintains consistent communication with event manager regarding availability
Creates menus and signage for events
Assists restaurant staff with setup and breakdown of an event when applicable
Work closely with Event Chefs, Chef de Cuisines, Sous Chefs and Beverage Directors to maintain understanding and knowledge of all seasonal offerings with respect to food and beverage
Gains knowledge of the POS system affiliated with charging events and ringing items for events
Conducts walkthroughs and tastings for potential and booked semiprivate clients
Maintains composure and positivity when under pressure
Always maintains a positive, and teamoriented, demeanor
Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary
Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

High School Diploma or GED graduate
Food Handler Certification required
Ability to handle stress under pressure
Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
Ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision
Experience with Gather or/and Toast preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 050 pounds
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
Ability to stand for up to 810 hours a day
Must be able to tolerate potential allergens

:

peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

One Off Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training._