Event Coordinator

Description: For over 20 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home... • Attends weekly BEO meetings as scheduled in the location • Updates all calendars and maintains consistent communication with event manager regarding availability • Creates menus and signage for events • Assists restaurant staff with setup and breakdown of an event when applicable • Work closely with Event Chefs, Chef de Cuisines, Sous Chefs and Beverage Directors to maintain understanding and knowledge of all seasonal offerings with respect to food and beverage • Gains knowledge of the POS system affiliated with charging events and ringing items for events • Conducts walk-throughs and tastings for potential and booked semi-private clients • Assists in fielding phone and email inquiries when Private Events Manager is unavailable • Maintains composure and positivity when under pressure • Always maintains a positive, and team-oriented, demeanor • Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary • Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures • Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates Physical Demands and Work Environment • Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks • Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant • Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds • Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates • Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish