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Event Coordinator - Detroit Location
Elia Group Headquarters
Part Time
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon $22 / Hour
Event Coordinator - Detroit Location
Elia Group Headquarters

Part Time
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon $22 / Hour
Skills
Casual Dining Experience
Description

Company Summary 


ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.


Job Summary 

You will work directly with our managers and operations team to fully execute every part of our booked Private Events. You will be involved from the party booking, to planning details, to the day of the event and assuring the event runs smoothly. 


What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)


  • Execute events on property in Nashville. 

  • Provide onsite coordinator during events to ensure all details are given to staff and kitchen while ensuring guest expectations are met 

  • Follow-up on internet leads and phone calls 

  • Send proposals and review menu package options, input data and contracts into system and send to guest for approval 

  • Review and revise all event menus per event 

  • Communication with Executive Chef and General Manager on important specifications of each event 

  • Attend weekly event meetings with proper management to keep communication consistent 

  • Attend any offsite events representing the restaurant 

  • Ensure all events are entered in OpenTable and obtain guest feedback after event 

  • Negotiate BEOs (Banquet Event Order) and upsell where possible 

  • Verifying BEO with client prior to event to ensure accuracy 

  • Process event deposits 

  • Ensure the company's policies and procedures are properly executed. 

  • Perform other duties as required. 


What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.


Your success with us requires these qualifications:


  • High school diploma or equivalent.  

  • 21+ years of age.  

  • Sales, promotion and event experience preferred.  

  • Must be self-motivated and guest focused. 

  • Excellent organizational/time management skills. 

  • Results driven and able to meet deadlines. 

  • Familiar with touch screen POS systems including backend reports. 


Job Types: Full-time, Part-time


Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

At ELIA, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This position is also eligible to receive commission.  


You’ll also receive competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and participation in our 401(k) program.  


Work Environment 

We’re a bold and imaginative team with a proven record. Our robust team has extensive subject matter expertise and cohesive team chemistry in every facet of our business. We’re strategic-planners and boundary-pushers in the best possible way. It’s important to our culture to have fun while also exceeding everyone’s expectations.  

 

This is a full-time position working in a restaurant environment. Work hours may vary dependent upon events and business need. Work is primarily conducted in F&B venue settings. 


Physical Requirements

At ELIA, we are all about setting you up for success! The physical demands described here are representative of those you must possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.  

 

This is primarily an office role that requires you to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time although standing in, and moving between, work areas may be required.  You will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productively machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, for a significant part of each day. This role frequently requires you to move around our office or our other properties.  This role occasionally requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. You will also need to be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit various properties and meeting sites and communicate effectively in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  


  • Stamina and Endurance: Ability to work long hours, often on feet, including during setup, the event itself, and breakdown.
  • Strength: Capability to lift and move event supplies, equipment, and décor, which can range from light to moderately heavy items.

  • Mobility: Agility to navigate various event venues, sometimes in crowded or tight spaces, and ability to handle unexpected changes quickly.

  • Manual Dexterity: Skill in setting up and arranging items, such as furniture and decorations, often requiring careful and precise movements.
  • Good Hand-Eye Coordination: Coordination for tasks like arranging décor, managing equipment, and troubleshooting issues during the event.
  • Endurance for Stressful Situations: Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure, especially when dealing with last-minute changes or problems.

  • Effective Communication: While not a physical requirement, being able to effectively communicate with team members, clients, and vendors is crucial for coordinating all aspects of the event.


Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.




Company Summary 


ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.


Job Summary 

You will work directly with our managers and operations team to fully execute every part of our booked Private Events. You will be involved from the party booking, to planning details, to the day of the event and assuring the event runs smoothly. 


What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)


  • Execute events on property in Nashville. 

  • Provide onsite coordinator during events to ensure all details are given to staff and kitchen while ensuring guest expectations are met 

  • Follow-up on internet leads and phone calls 

  • Send proposals and review menu package options, input data and contracts into system and send to guest for approval 

  • Review and revise all event menus per event 

  • Communication with Executive Chef and General Manager on important specifications of each event 

  • Attend weekly event meetings with proper management to keep communication consistent 

  • Attend any offsite events representing the restaurant 

  • Ensure all events are entered in OpenTable and obtain guest feedback after event 

  • Negotiate BEOs (Banquet Event Order) and upsell where possible 

  • Verifying BEO with client prior to event to ensure accuracy 

  • Process event deposits 

  • Ensure the company's policies and procedures are properly executed. 

  • Perform other duties as required. 


What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.


Your success with us requires these qualifications:


  • High school diploma or equivalent.  

  • 21+ years of age.  

  • Sales, promotion and event experience preferred.  

  • Must be self-motivated and guest focused. 

  • Excellent organizational/time management skills. 

  • Results driven and able to meet deadlines. 

  • Familiar with touch screen POS systems including backend reports. 


Job Types: Full-time, Part-time


Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

At ELIA, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This position is also eligible to receive commission.  


You’ll also receive competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and participation in our 401(k) program.  


Work Environment 

We’re a bold and imaginative team with a proven record. Our robust team has extensive subject matter expertise and cohesive team chemistry in every facet of our business. We’re strategic-planners and boundary-pushers in the best possible way. It’s important to our culture to have fun while also exceeding everyone’s expectations.  

 

This is a full-time position working in a restaurant environment. Work hours may vary dependent upon events and business need. Work is primarily conducted in F&B venue settings. 


Physical Requirements

At ELIA, we are all about setting you up for success! The physical demands described here are representative of those you must possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.  

 

This is primarily an office role that requires you to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time although standing in, and moving between, work areas may be required.  You will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productively machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, for a significant part of each day. This role frequently requires you to move around our office or our other properties.  This role occasionally requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. You will also need to be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit various properties and meeting sites and communicate effectively in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  


  • Stamina and Endurance: Ability to work long hours, often on feet, including during setup, the event itself, and breakdown.
  • Strength: Capability to lift and move event supplies, equipment, and décor, which can range from light to moderately heavy items.

  • Mobility: Agility to navigate various event venues, sometimes in crowded or tight spaces, and ability to handle unexpected changes quickly.

  • Manual Dexterity: Skill in setting up and arranging items, such as furniture and decorations, often requiring careful and precise movements.
  • Good Hand-Eye Coordination: Coordination for tasks like arranging décor, managing equipment, and troubleshooting issues during the event.
  • Endurance for Stressful Situations: Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure, especially when dealing with last-minute changes or problems.

  • Effective Communication: While not a physical requirement, being able to effectively communicate with team members, clients, and vendors is crucial for coordinating all aspects of the event.


Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.




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