Restaurant Hostess Event Coordinator

Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and dynamic Restaurant Hostess /Event Coordinator to elevate our guests’ experience by seamlessly managing reservations, guest services, and event coordination. In this multifaceted role, you will serve as the welcoming face of our establishment, ensuring every guest feels valued and attended to. Additionally, you will orchestrate special events, collaborate with guests, and drive initiatives to promote our venue’s offerings. Your enthusiasm for hospitality combined with excellent organizational skills will help create memorable occasions that foster loyalty and excitement.

Duties

• Greet guests warmly upon arrival, manage waitlists, and seat guests efficiently to optimize flow and satisfaction
• Coordinate private events, banquets, and catering functions from planning through execution, ensuring all details align with client expectations
• Negotiate contracts with clients for event bookings, ensuring mutually beneficial terms while maintaining profitability
• Upsell menu items, beverages, and event packages to enhance guest experience and increase revenue opportunities
• Manage event logistics including setup and decor arrangements
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing guest inquiries promptly and resolving issues proactively to ensure a positive experience
• Manage client communications, including responding to inquiries, providing event details, and following up as needed

Skills

• Proven experience in marketing and promoting events to attract new clientele
• Expertise in upselling techniques to maximize revenue during guest interactions
• Knowledge of event marketing strategies and event planning processes from conception to completion
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown
• Effective time management to handle multiple events simultaneously without compromising quality
• Experience in events management including banquet operations, catering coordination, and venue setup
• Budgeting skills for managing costs associated with events
• Clear communication skills with guests and team members
• Organizational skills necessary for detailed planning, scheduling, and execution of events
• Familiarity with banquet service standards and hotel or restaurant operations
• Experience in event coordination is a plus
• Guest services expertise within hospitality environments

Join us as a Restaurant Hostess/ Event Coordinator where your enthusiasm meets your organizational prowess! Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences that leave lasting impressions. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your hospitality career while making a tangible impact on our guests’ enjoyment.

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $23