Job Description

Sales and Events Coordinator Position

Looking for a hospitality-driven, self-starting individual who has at least 2-3 years of experience in the hospitality/events industry to help execute and manage various types of events at Hermitage Farm. Events range from weddings to social gatherings to events partnering with our onsite restaurant Barn8.

Applicant must have:

-Great communication skills. Must be able to communicate to staff members, vendors, clients and guests.

-Knowledge of executing and managing catered events preferred

-Knowledge of executing weddings, corporate & social events required.

-Ability to make decisions that best serve the execution of the event, as well as serve the clients interests/needs.

-Must have a flexible schedule (including early mornings, late nights, weekdays and weekends).

-Must be able to work potentially long event days when called upon.

-Needs to have good management skills. Be able to manage a staff of 2- 20 people for an event.

-Basic bartending skills/bar knowledge preferred.

-Basic food service skills/knowledge preferred.

-Help facilitate load-in and strike of vendors.

-Manage Front of House staffing of events.

-Help communicate company policies to vendors and clients.

-Some physical activity required (lifting, setting up/tearing down event equipment)

-Computer skills preferred: Microsoft Office, G Suite, TripleSeat Floor Plans, Trello

-Availability to attend planning meetings with clients, management and staff

-Driver's License required

-College degree preferred. Degree does not need to be in hospitality or event planning/management.

-Some light office work required.

-Ability to conduct site visits with potential clients.

-40-hour work week, with potential overtime.

Compensation: Hourly wage + commission. Benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) option (after 1 year of employment)
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekends
Supplemental Pay:

Commission pay
Work Location: In person

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person