Catering Event Planner - Senior Position

Hello Applicants!

We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a senior role with Kaspars Catering & Events as an Event Planner.

We are growing and looking to bring on great team members to be a part of our hard-working crew! We are interviewing for enthusiastic, self-motivated, customer service driven team members. Our 'home base' is in Magnolia and we specialize in off-premise catering at venues, businesses and homes across the Seattle area. We offer a supportive atmosphere with a full-time team of around 20 staff members including chefs, event planners, sales and operation managers. We pride ourselves in high-quality, fresh, local, made-from-scratch cuisine. This position takes patience, attention to detail, great customer service and the ability to lead as well as be a part of a team.

This is not an entry- level position. Ideally candidates will have a minimum of 5+ years planning events. Off-premise catering experience is preferred but not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client contact for event planning & payments.
Reserve rentals and plan décor as needed.
Ensure all billing is accurate and thank yous are sent out in a timely manner.
Contribute to weekly banquet meetings and ensure event sheets are completed in a timely fashion, ready to share with other departments.
Know our software – used for proposals, invoicing and menu procedures
Assist with coverage in all departments
Event contact/supervision for events (for VIP clients, detailed events, and weddings)
Assist in follow up for outstanding invoices

What are your CORE VALUES? Please let us know in your cover letter. Here are ours:

I genuinely care about my work and am proud to showcase this to my co-workers, our guests, vendors, and family.
I take ownership of my job and make decisions, both operationally and financially, that are best for the company, our guests and co-workers.
I 'PUSH!' and work hard in a hard-working business.
I work within a team and create an environment of respect for each other, our guests and vendors alike.
I communicate openly and honestly.
I have the desire to continuously to learn and grow.
I build strong relationships and create guests for life.
I am empowered to create unique, memorable and personal experiences for all of our guests.
I create a work environment of teamwork and lateral service so that the needs of our guests and each other are met.
I am proud of my professional appearance, language and behavior.

Compensation depends on experience and includes, a competitive wage, parking, meals, a simple IRA, health plan, dental plan, tuition reimbursement and performance-based bonuses.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL OUR OFFICE. Applications will only be considered with a cover letter.

Cheers!

Kaspars

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $70 - $82,000.00 per year, DOE

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Evenings & Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person. This is not a remote work position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person