Overview:

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Restaurant Events Coordinator to join the only double Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences.

The Restaurant Events Coordinator will be responsible for booking, planning and executing functions in all Food & Beverage outlets and private dining spaces while giving each guest a positive, memorable experience creating an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return.

Responsibilities:

Approach all encounters with guests and associates in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner

Know outlet seating arrangements and capabilities

Re-solicit past local accounts, generate new business

Meet and greet in-house guests upon arrival, review the course of events and introduce other staff members (restaurant managers and servers)

Develop menus and agendas, ensure REO’s are issued according to department SOP’s, and complete all pertinent correspondence with culinary team for event execution success

Maintain current hotel information and be able to provide hotel amenities information to all guests inquiring

Handle inquiry calls and outside sales calls. Follow through to completion of function(s)

Maintain pricing integrity and propose upscale menus for all groups; Interact with outside vendors as requested with clients

Work with F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B outlet events and ensure event does not conflict with ongoing outlet business levels

Qualifications:

Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity

At least 4 years of previous food and beverage experience and/or as a coordinator or event service team member

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills including professional email and phone etiquette

Proficient in Microsoft office applications; ability to learn new systems as required

Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred

Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required

Physical demands: Ability to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and prolonged extended periods of standing.

What we offer you:

Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs

Paid Time Off

401K

Opportunities for advancement

Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued

Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels

Community volunteer opportunities

Complimentary parking and colleague meal

Disclaimer:  The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

Pay Range:

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.