Job description
Do you have what it takes to work with a team of fun people and fulfill our mission of treating EVERY visitor as your personal guest?
Expand your career by joining the fun and dynamic team at Herrington on the Bay. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Wedding Event Coordinator at our luxury, all-inclusive, waterfront wedding venue located on the Chesapeake Bay in North Beach, Maryland. Event Coordinators get to be an integral part of what is often the most important day in the life of our brides and grooms!
The Event Coordinator has one of the most important roles at Herrington on the Bay and is responsible for successfully executing events planned by the Sales and Specialist Team, communicating with clients and vendors, as well as leading/training our event staff.
Job Summary
This position requires someone who is extremely hospitable in nature, patient and detail-oriented. Must be able to keep track and execute every detail of a wedding or other catered event.
Food Service and/or hospitality experience requested. Must be positive, friendly, professional and organized with a strong focus on customer service. Expect to work most weekends and evenings. Must have an extremely flexible schedule to accommodate last-minute event bookings.
This position is physically demanding, including 10+ hour shifts on your feet, moving tables and chairs, and working in tented events outside without air conditioning. Our Event Coordinators are expected to work alongside the staff for the entirety of the event. The Event Coordinator also provides breaks to bartenders when necessary so they must be legally able to serve alcohol in the state of Maryland (21+).
A smaller portion of the work week is at a desk in the office doing paperwork and communicating with clients.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for training, supervising, and leading all event staff.
- Coordinates all assigned catered functions. May work directly with the customer in setting up and following through on all details of the event.
- Reviews and has a thorough understanding of all paperwork to coordinate scheduled events. Learns and completes own event paperwork to ensure a successful event.
- Meets weekly with the departments to plan and coordinate scheduled events to ensure the efficient execution of the event and that it adheres to the client’s invoice/contract and expectations.
- Inspects venue space prior to scheduled event to check whether room setup, menu, and schedule of events conforms to the functions sheet.
- Greet financially responsible clients prior to the onset of the function and is present throughout the duration to assist where needed. Periodically checks with client/VIPs to ensure satisfaction with the function and to respond to any additional requests.
- Continually directs and assists banquet staff during the entire event to ensure that all details are carried out according to the client’s specifications.
- Supervises cleanup and breakdown of function after its completion; accounts for all equipment and supplies; and ensures its return to storage area.
Qualifications and Skills
Schedule: Must be available and willing to work weekends, holidays, late nights, and any other times as required to coordinate parties and perform any other job responsibilities.
Education: Two-year associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college desired. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language of clients, banquet staff and other employees.
Experience: Must possess general knowledge of food and beverage and service procedures, generally involving two years as a server, dining room manager, or host/host.
Physical: Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to four hours in length and to lift, bend, and stoop. Must have the ability to frequently lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.'
Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you of legal age to pour and serve alcoholic beverages in the state of Maryland?
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- North Beach, MD 20714 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- North Beach, MD 20714: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person