Job Type

Full-time
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
POSITION SUMMARY: 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 walk-throughs and tastings for potential and booked semi-private clients
• Assists in fielding phone and email inquiries when Private Events Manager is unavailable
• Maintains composure and positivity when under pressure
• Always maintains a positive, and team-oriented, 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 minimal 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 0-50 pounds
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Ability to stand for up to 8-10 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.