Obed & Isaac's is seeking an experienced on-site event coordinator. Candidates must possess the skills to develop effective working relationships, have an ability to work independently and as a team member of Obed & Isaac’s/ Conn’s Hospitality Group, and have a strong willingness to help out as needed at every level of operation, strive daily to accomplish company goals by accepting ownership, addressing challenges head-on, and always looking for new opportunities to add value to the guest experience.

The role will be a 80/20 split focusing mainly on the private events and community partnerships, but experience in the restaurant industry is required as a portion of the role will also be assisting in the management of the restaurant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to all inquiries on a daily basis, quickly and professionally.
• Manage event calendar and effective coordination of private and company events, maximize space usage and revenues through food and beverage sales.
• Establish new, and maintain, working relationship with potential, and current, customers. Keeping track of guest information via CRM.
• Seek out corporate, convention, social leads to extend Obed & Isaac’s brand in the local community.
• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized and focused so events run smoothly and all deadlines are met.
• Work closely with the General Manager and executive management team to drive sales to Obed & Isaac’s, including attendance at weekly meetings.
• Communicate and execute event timelines to ensure deadlines are met with guest, management and kitchen staff.
• Produce an outline of the event’s needs, called a BEO (Banquet Event Orders), with event timeline, menu, and layout, ensure execution of specifications.
• Manage individual event payment schedules from deposits to final payment.
• Maintain guest satisfaction by monitoring and evaluating food, beverage, and service offering, conduct post-event follow-up to ensure guest’s satisfaction, initiating improvements.
• Be onsite to manage on-site visits, property tours, and booked events
• Actively attend and seek out events in the local community.

Requirements

• Must represent Conn’s Hospitality Group Vision and Values
• Have experience working in a high volume restaurant
• Minimum 2 years experience event planning
• Committed to providing exceptional guest service
• Enjoy working with people
• Professional interpersonal and communication skill; writing and speaking.
• Comfortable working with computers and Microsoft Office
• Excellent problem solving skills.

Competitive wages will be determined by experience and expertise. Further compensation may include health insurance. Benefit eligibility is dependent on job classification and hours worked. Complete details are outlined in the Conn’s Hospitality Group Employee Manual.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via email

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person