Event Coordinator

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiano is looking for an Event Coordinator who can build incremental sales through coordination of large parties and other neighborhood marketing activities.

The best candidate would be able to do the following:

• Manages the private and semiprivate dining areas of the restaurant to optimize sales.
• Books, plans, coordinates and attends large party events.
• Performs all administrative duties required for events to take place (e.g., follow up calls, booking procedure, confirmation letters, deposit procedure, payment
  procedures, mailing and distribution of contracts, change and guarantee sheets, reports)
• Responsible for driving concierge program and other neighborhood marketing programs.
• Communicates regularly with Managing Partner/GM, Chef Partner/Chef and staff about specifics of each booking through daily and weekly meetings.
• Makes regular sales call to local contacts to establish relationships and educate on Il Fornaio product and services. Local contacts include, but are not limited to: concierges, meeting planners, office managers, wedding consultants, destination managers and convention and visitors bureaus.
• Is flexible in schedule. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as needed, for events and/or to assist in the operations of events.
• Participates in community events as coordinated with Director of Neighborhood Marketing
• Proficient in use of computers, general office equipment (fax, phone, copier, etc.)
• Upholds 5-Star service standards.
• Upholds all rules, regulations and policies as outlined in the Il Fornaio Salaried handbook.
• Compliance with budget, daily sales and P&L.
• Works as a team player with a positive attitude toward guests and fellow employees to ensure guest satisfaction. Exemplifies Il Fornaio's core values of honesty, integrity, respect, commitment, and quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six
months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,
proportions, percentages.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
State law may require certifications to handle food and/or alcoholic beverages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or
feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential function.

****This is a FULL TIME hourly position