Event Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description :

HOME OF HISTORY-MAKING HOSPITALITY Wynkoop is Colorados first brewpub and home to Denver tastemakers, rulebreakers, and envelope pushers since 1988.

Over more than three decades, the LoDo neighborhood has transformed, Colorados craft beer industry has exploded, and Wynkoop is still here serving cold beer to warm friends.

Today, Wynkoop remains a Denver institution, known for its innovative, ballsy brewers who put just about anything in their beer, including Rocky Mountain oysters, gummy bears and green chiles.

Its known as the brewery that brewed a neighborhood becausewithout exaggerationWynkoop helped catalyze the revitalization of LoDo.

Our neighborhood is the heartbeat of the city, surrounded by iconic landmarks like Coors Field, Larimer Square, and Union Station.

We like to think it all began with beer.

Comfort, fun, and hospitality are the foundation of everything we do and brew at Wynkoopfrom our beer inspired menu to our one-of-a-kind events.

We dont take ourselves too seriously except when it comes to delivering history-making hospitality. So, if youre into that sort of thing, youve come to the right place.

Position Summary

The Event Coordinator organizes and executes memorable events of varying sizes and purposes throughout the building. Reporting to the Event Manager, the Event Coordinator is responsible for every aspect of an event, from guiding the guest in making decisions for their event to evaluating success afterwards.

Ultimately, the Event Coordinator will execute unforgettable events.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest inquiries, develop new events to meet guest needs and find new business
• Conduct tours, host food tastings and network to sell prospective clients
• Determine and revise event layouts, packages, pricing and scheduling of space
• Plan events with attention to financial and time constraints
• Understand requirements for each event and ensure common knowledge throughout the entire team
• Hire, evaluate and train the banquet team members on expected standards to exceed customer expectations and create loyalty through employee and guest satisfaction
• Coordinate appropriate staff and control labor costs through reasonable scheduling
• Do final checks at the day of the event (e.g. tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards
• Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems
• Evaluate events success and submit reports
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hospitality experience preferred, restaurant industry a plus
• A proven track record of organizing successful events
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent guest relations
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Well-organized with strong multi-tasking skills
• Able to handle stress and remain calm
• Problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of basic recruitment practices

This position is not eligible to participate in a tip pool.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Growth opportunities
• Dining discounts for you and your family at any of our restaurants
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, life insurance and telehealth options(offered to full-time employees only after a waiting period)
• Mental health resources
• Paid time off

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and FUN team, we would love to meet you!