- Understanding client's needs and specifications through client meetings
- Conducting site visits at off-premise reception venues and clients' homes
- Conducting table design consultations based on client's inspiration
- Creating banquet event orders and diagrams
- Interacting effectively with wedding planners to fine-tune event details in order to create a satisfactory guest experience
- Interacting effectively with all in-house departments and outside vendors in order to create a satisfactory guest experience
- Assisting the Director of Sales and the department with projects and research when necessary
- Previous event design or coordinating in the hotel, off-premise catering, or event company
- Basic clerical skills to include: 40+ wpm typing, ability to create and format business letters, memorandums, and reports
- Must be proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in design & color is a plus
- Ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Must be able to work well under stressful situations
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle
- Will be happy transforming empty spaces into beautiful settings
- Will have a sharp eye for detail
- Will have a passion for getting things done right the first time
- Will be a highly motivated individual that enjoys working in a fun and challenging environment, smoothly handling difficult or unexpected situations
- Will have a passion to serve
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Catering Events Assistant - North Bethesda, United States - Caribbean Caterers
Description
The Catering Events Assistant helps to bring our client's visions for their special event to life. You will work directly with the client, his/her vendors, the event site, and our banquet captain in order to plan the client's special event. You must have a passion to serve and derive joy from transforming empty spaces into beautiful event settings. You will often juggle more than one client so you must thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a sharp eye for detail, and have a passion for getting things done right the first time. You must have a unique combination of strong people skills and strong office skills. You must also be a highly motivated, individualist personality type that enjoys working in a fun and challenging environment, and smoothly handling difficult or unexpected situations.Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate:
With a reputation for fine dining experiences, Caribbean Caterers has been serving the DC Metropolitan Area for over 20 years. An off-premise catering company located in Rockville, MD, we are customer-focused to ensure curating great experiences and not just great food. Knowledge of Caribbean cuisine is a plus, but not required, as our menu will attract palettes from all over the globe.
