Catering Event Planner

We are seeking an Event Planner for a special events, off-premise catering company, located in Philadelphia. Come join our team of creative event professionals!

The duties and responsibilities of the Event Planner are as follows:

• Plan special events from menu proposal through event booking, and followup;
• Oversee all aspects of your events from writing menus, procuring décor & floral, logistical set up needs, placing & managing rentals, working with vendor needs, timelines, and day-of execution of events;
• Manage, and lead, day-of event team;
• Maintain, and build, relationships with current corporate & social clients, as well as acquire new business through networking;
• Light marketing & social media tasks

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments simultaneously;
• Must be extremely detail oriented;
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism;
• Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision;
• Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality;
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but significant work experience can substitute for the degree;
• At least 3 years of experience with event planning, preferably in the hospitality industry;
• At least 3 year of sales experience;
• At least 3 year experience in food service;
• Must have a passion for food;
• Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Office (including Excel); knowledge of Caterease Software is a plus;
• In addition to your regular hours, some night and weekend work is required.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently and must work well under pressure
• Possesses extensive computer knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and more)
• Must be flexible with schedule, able to attend/ execute special events outside of normal work hours
• We offer competitive wages, bonuses, and outstanding benefits inclusive of paid time off, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(K) retirement plans.

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