San Jose, CA

Part-time

Pay: $22.00/hr

The Plex is your premier destination for family fun, event planning, sports, dining, parties, and more. Our 3 operating businesses offers 240,000 square feet of entertainment space under one roof where you will find everything you need for fun, fitness, family activities, food & beverage, parties, and social events. Open 7-days a week, our facility offers an arcade of games, bocce ball, bouncy houses, wall climbing, cornhole, darts, pizza, sushi, tapas, a vast beer wall and so much more.

Birthday Party Coordinator (BC)

Job Summary:

The Birthday Party Coordinator will assist the Director of Entertainment in planning and execution of birthday parties. These events generally include ages ranging from 2 years old to 13 years old but can vary. Each party will consist of at least one activity, a food and drink portion, where the party coach will be the point person for each party.

General Duties & Responsibilities for Birthday Party Coordinator:

• Gives tours of the facility to prospective clients.
• Ensures that all birthday party details are accurate and up to date in our event management software and databases.
• Consults with clients and coordinates with staff to plan and develop party schedule, menu and activities.
• Prepares contracts, invoices, receipts.
• Helps to develop and maintain equipment for parties and initiate ordering for restock.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and may support the restaurant staff with execution of events.
• Assist Director of Entertainment with assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties, and will support the Director of Hospitality, as needed, like at after-hours or off-site events.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of Tripleseat, Roller or similar event booking software (preferred but not required).
• Ability to work weekends and while birthday parties are most prevalent.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• At least two years of experience in restaurants, event planning, or a related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time during events.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work a variety of hours in order to accommodate events.