Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator

Happy Camper is looking for an Events Coordinator to join our team! This is a position that is tasked with the booking, planning and coordinating of all Happy Hospitality restaurant events. The successful candidate will take on a key leadership role in a dynamic and fast-paced hospitality company. You'll be the point of contact for our events department and work closely with the General Manager, Director of Operations, and the Chief Operating Officer. The role provides an opportunity to grow and develop in an organization with a mission that has real positive social impact, in addition to aggressive business goals.

Casual dress code. A work environment where employees can feel relaxed and able to focus on tasks.

Creative work environment. This place is packed with energy, creativity, and outbursts of hilarity. We also settle in and get a lot done in an open and collaborative, but focused environment.

We are looking to hire soon. We look forward to hearing from you and what you do. Make sure your application includes : A resume and a cover letter or samples from your portfolio of work (example : Food Photography).

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Promptly respond, manage and maintain communication to all location event inquiries with potential clients
• Identify qualifying business potential, closing business sales, overcoming objections, negotiating, upselling and understanding the client's needs
• Handle contracts, negotiations, create invoices with deposits and final payment of events including account reconciliations as needed
• Ensures that events meet legal, safety, and health requirements and regulations
• Create a proposal with floorplans, custom menus and general event outlines to present to clients
• Coordinate and complete Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and update BEOs as needed
• Communicate BEOs on a regular basis with FOH and BOH management teams
• Work with management team to ensure proper scheduling of staff for events
• Review menu and beverage selections with GM and Kitchen Manager to ensure food and beverage are ordered
• Communicate effectively with team to ensure, equipment (such as Audio Visual, power cords, etc.), dinnerware and glassware are available for the event and that the setup of spaces are communicated accordingly as well
• Develop new client relationships and strengthen existing partnerships
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous customer files
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and communication
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Abilities :

Desirable :

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Required Years of Experience :

Physical Demands & Work Environment :

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

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Compensation Details :

Compensation : $50-60,000 Salary with Commission

Company Benefits & Perks : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Department : Events

Reports to : Events Manager, General Manager, Director of Operations, and COO

Status : Salary

FLSA Code : Exempt

Location : Chicago

Happy Camper is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. Must be eligible to legally work in the United States.