Private Dining Sales Coordinator

Description

SUMMARY

Works with clients from initial inquiry through event execution, providing event coordination and hospitality.  Communicates policies, procedures, pricing, and contract specifications to clients for private dining functions, relays event information to appropriate interdepartmental personnel, provides tours to prospective clients, and works with management in forecasting and special projects.

Sales & Marketing:

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of facilities, menus, vendors, and operations.
• Follows up on assigned inquiries concerning private dining functions.
• Plans and coordinates event details such as space requirements, time schedule, food service, and event design with clients and with department heads.
• Serves as event coordinator and advisor during events to minimize confusion and resolve problems, such as space adjustments and additional equipment needed.
• Coordinates and supports set-up, service and teardown of events
• Continuously provides clients with up-to-date estimates on contracted food, beverage, and services recommending best possible choices within their budget to ensure a first-class event and to encourage repeat business.
• Accurately reviews event information at interdepartmental meetings.
• Arranges and oversees client tastings to ensure culinary and operational information and discussed are accurately gathered and disseminated to the appropriate personnel.
• Solicits new business through outside in person sales calls, telemarketing, written communications, and tradeshows.
• Assists management in forecasting, prospecting, rebooking, and special projects.

Financial & Administrative:

• Accurately creates, maintains, and distributes in-house event orders, diagrams, and other event information for food and beverage operations consistent with company guidelines
• Maintains organized sales files and assists the sales team with event file creation.
• Accurately creates and distributes event orders.
• Collects and tracks event deposits and receivables.
• Works with management to create, maintain, and update private dining menus.
• Completes all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 year of hospitality experience.
• Strong competence in Microsoft Office software.
• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to position self to move about.
• The employee frequently is required to operate and use specific tools and equipment; and communicate with guests, employees, owners, and management.
• The employee may need to travel (locally) to other properties occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or business management
• Bilingual

We are inspired by connections.   We build genuine, authentic relationships with our guests, our employees and our partners, and provide memorable moments, exceptional experiences and operational excellence.  Our team must exemplify our company cornerstones of “Growing Together”:

• Are you committed?
• Do you exhibit professionalism?
• Do you strive for perfection every day?
• Do you accept accountability?

The answer to each cornerstone must unequivocally be YES, or the foundation weakens, and it will be obvious who is not "All-In."  Being 100% all-in is much easier than being 99.9% or less. Once you make a 100% commitment, there are no exceptions. It's a done deal. You never have to think about it again. Ultimately, your 100% commitment will determine your progress and happiness within our company.

About Tria  

Tria Restaurant & Bar is an elevated neighborhood dining destination in North Oaks, Minnesota. The menu features modern French-American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, wine-friendly flavors, and elevated Midwestern comfort foods. The dining room is warm and contemporary, with service that balances professionalism, polish, and approachability.

The culinary team thrives on consistency, creativity, and execution. We operate with high standards, a supportive culture, and a commitment to quality in each dish and every detail. Team members enjoy a steady pace, strong leadership, and the chance to contribute to a well-established restaurant that locals trust for everyday dining, special occasions, and holiday events.  

For more information on our career opportunities, visit us at Careers/Jobs | Morrissey Hospitality

Fulltime Position Benefits:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance
• Worker’s Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Limited Vision & Dental, and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO), MN Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Holiday pay (hourly employees must work and are paid time and one half)
• Military Leave, Voting Leave, Bereavement Leave, School Leave
• Jury Duty, Witness Duty
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Personal Leave (LOA), MN Paid leave (PFML)

Salary : $23 - $25