Event Planner
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The Event Producer (EP) at Relish Catering + Hospitality is responsible for all aspects of the sales and event planning processes related to the prospecting, closing of business for all Off-Premise Catered Events. The EP reports to the Director of Sales and works closely with the operations + culinary teams.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:SALES + EVENT PLANNINGHandling of inbound leads, custom proposal, menu + event design, and finances.Work with new and existing Relish clients to create and execute flawless events.Guide clients through all aspects of event creation, from concept to execution, coordinating with team members and outside vendors as needed.Attend various walk-thru and site tours of event venues.Leverage existing personal and professional contacts to advance Relish sales and create new sales opportunities.Seek new venue opportunities and exclusive relationships.Create new catering and hospitality partnerships to grow sales.Participate in business networking groups to advance Relish.OPERATIONSManage from an owners  perspective, continuously looking for ways to improve fiscal performance and enhance guest experience.Train onsite staff on adopting the same owners  perspective.Ensure F&B service is visually appealing and functions well daily.Ensure all catering menus are well-designed and effectively address client needs.Create menu and event designs that are visually attractive and relate to the event vision.Create accurate and clear EOs for staff to follow.Ensure all BEO changes are properly created, developed, and implemented in a timely fashion.Work with Kitchen, Captains, and Event Managers to ensure all EOs are thoroughly reviewed and staff is appropriately prepped and trained.Coordinate all rental orders and any additional third-party vendors necessary to execute the event as designed and contracted.Secure timely receipt of deposits and payments.Focus on building staff morale and team pride.Work with the VP of Ops to initiate and implement sales and event planning training systems.Attend weekly meetings with relevant team members to review BEOs, Sales Management, and other pertinent information.TRAINING + COACHINGWork with the VP of Ops to create standard operating procedures for daily meal services and kitchen procedures.Meet regularly with the onsite and kitchen teams to ensure expectations are met through clear communication.Hire and train new staff.Mentor and continuously train existing staff for ongoing improvement.TECHNOLOGYUtilize technology to track sales leads, outreach, follow-up, and close leads.Experience with software such as Caterease, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Campaign Monitor, and Microsoft 365 Business is required.PHILOSOPHY + CULTUREUphold the Caring for the DETAILS  culture of Relish.Develop tools and practices that lead to the advancement of the company culture, vision, and mission among all staff.EDUCATION + EXPERIENCEBachelor of Science degree.A minimum of three years of experience in event planning, catering, and/or hospitality.Demonstrated ability to use catering software systems + databases.Experience in a highly detailed food and beverage operation.BASIC SKILLS REQUIREDExcellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs.Solid reading, writing, and typing skills.Excellent phone + email etiquette.Outgoing personality with clear communication skills.Ability to work long days on your feet and lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.Subject to background checks, depending on accounts.EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled#J-18808-Ljbffr