Summary

This part-time position must work cooperatively with all entities within the department to achieve the desired results. Position reports to Weddings & Events Manager, but detailed communication with Food and Beverage Director and banquet staff is a must.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Weddings and Events Manager on all responsibilities of the Weddings & Events departments including but not limited to:
• Assist with event planning from initial meeting to day-of-event coordination
• Assist with approval of room final room set-up, lighting, and linens
• Responsible for keeping CDT files and records up to date
• Assist with overseeing ceremony rehearsals
• Assist in food tasting session appointments
• Assist with room diagrams and creating/distributing Event Orders
• Various administrative tasks for banquet office as dictated by Weddings & Events Manager
• Client communication via email, phone calls, and in-person exchanges
• Assist with this specific event including booking necessary entertainment; ordering decorations; room diagrams; creating Event Orders and day-of decorating
• Assist clients and staff with all set-up needs
• Attend F&B meeting when Weddings & Events Manager cannot attend
• Be present for all events as needed and manage events if manager cannot attend
• Assist Group Sales to manage specific group event orders
• Manage CDT preferred vendors list florists/decorators/entertainment
• Attend bridal & event trade shows for new business
• Work closely with Marketing for social marketing, menu design, and more
• Act as banquet captain as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Qualification:

• Compensation starts at $18.00 an hour
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two or more years experience in event/catering or sales
• Must have flexible availability including days, nights and weekends
• Administrative or Triple Seat experience preferred
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will regularly stand or walk, reach/carry with hands and arms and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds