EVENT SALES & COORDINATOR - SUNDA NEW ASIAN
Company: DaVita Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Event & Sales Coordinator - Sunda New Asian
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General Overview: The Event & Sales Coordinator will play a crucial
role in executing all Event department related functions for Sunda
New Asian. The Sunda Events & Sales Coordinator will provide
administrative support to the sales team and help to deliver world
class customer service and profitability to our venues.
Essential Duties:
- Experience, ability & drive to generate leads & drive new
business.
- Assist with the successful execution of events in-venue and
offsite.
- Demonstrate a willingness to engage in store operations as
appropriate.
- Work week including nights and weekends.
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently as well as
collaboratively in team environment, depending on the
situation.
- Understand Sunda offerings, including but not limited to food,
beverages etc.
- Understand Sunda operations, steps of service and overall
execution at the Brand level.
- Understand Sunda restaurant space, item placement to maximize
desired brand exposure and outcomes.
- Continuous training, operational involvement and engagement by
spending time in the restaurant during service hours.
- Generate leads & drive new business.
- Available to work week days including nights and weekends.
- Support the Sales Manager and venues for event and operations
related tasks.
- Manage all event/catering documents and files and work across
departments to communicate details.
- Printing event orders, edit/create client menus, process
payments, maintain photos and data.
- Manage catering inquiries, invoices, create BEOs for clients,
and traffic the catering process from start to finish.
- Conducts site visits/inspections.
- Greets groups and serves as an on-site liaison for groups.
- Collect payments, send invoices, and maintain professional
communication with our clients.
- Manage catering software (Tripleseat) by maintaining accounts,
pricing, and offerings for catering clients.
- Set up buffets, and food stations at off-site events, weddings,
sports games, corporate offices as needed.
- Communicate with banquet team to ensure their successful
execution of all events.
- Actively building catering sales/promotional drops/soliciting
new business.
- Support sales team with administrative duties, phone answering,
emails, rsvp lists, and social media.
- Be a brand advocate, and help find solutions to challenges
within the department.
- Vendor management including booking deliveries, reporting,
communication.
- Be a responsible advocate for the entire guest experience.
- Uphold food safety and quality standards.
- Assist with delivery and set-up of catering orders as assigned
at client locations.
- Greet and assist guests and respond to requests in a timely,
friendly and efficient manner.
- Perform word-processing, typing, e-mailing, data-entry, filing,
faxing, copying, processing mail and taking notes and/or
dictation.
- Answer telephones, schedule team members, process payroll and
conduct inventory.
- Coordinate department projects, admin logistics as needed.
- Track Guest feedback and Comment Cards and follow up.
- Perform other general office duties and assist with special
projects, as needed.Skills:
- Superior and professional communication skills and writing
skills.
- Must be able to effectively ask fact-finding questions both in
person and via phone to uncover potential from all customers.
- Ability to work and lead effectively with high degree of
autonomy.
- Must have excellent time management and priority management
skills.
- High attention to detail; exemplary written and verbal
communication skills.
- Must be highly motivated to success with passion and a sense of
urgency to complete all assigned projects.
- Previous experience in a similar position or in the restaurant
business is helpful but not required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Update & maintain events software; Tripleseat knowledge a
plus.Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of 1-2 Years Event/Catering Coordinator or Catering
Lead Experience.
- Organizational & Administrative skills to maintain
records.
- High degree of professional integrity, ability to work safely,
effectively, and efficiently.
- Must have skills in database, spreadsheet, or other Microsoft
applications. Tripleseat Software experience a plus.
- Experience setting up buffet stations, unpacking catering food,
setting up service for clients.
- Previous Food & Beverage experience preferred, especially in a
luxury environment.
- Previous customer experience and ability to work effectively
under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, friendly approachable demeanor
with the ability to make conversation easily.
- Ability to remain calm during challenging situations.
- Must be flexible with schedule - Able to work weekdays,
weekends, holidays, evening shifts.
- Must be able to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills - Reading, writing, and oral
proficiency in the English language.
- Knowledge of the local Chicago area and the restaurant
industry.
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Keywords: DaVita Inc., Chicago , EVENT SALES & COORDINATOR - SUNDA NEW ASIAN, Sales , Chicago, Illinois
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