Event Catering Sales

Events Coordinator

Who are we?

Ashling originated back in 2017 as a catering business, cooking backstage for bands and comedians who come to the DMV to perform. Our company caters backstage to venues such as Capital One Arena, Lyric Theater, Pier 6 Pavilion, Warner Theater, Jiffy Lube, Kennedy Center and so many more. Having fed over 500 artists since then, we created a unique niche over our competition. In 2018, after launching the backstage catering company, the owners expanded into the first restaurant concept in order to create an environment where we are able to have amazing culinary chefs to push out food for all of our operations. During COVID, we recruited our Director of Weddings and event coordinator to help us build that division of the business, seeing that we already are catering daily to high end clients. It was something as a company we felt strong to invest in, as our business model is built heavily on its catering functions. Since then, we are recommended vendors for several well known wedding venues throughout Maryland and have been ranked top wedding caterer in MD in 2023. Learn more by visiting us on our website at www.ashlingco.com and visit our different social media platforms and the Knot to learn more.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to grow our offsite wedding, corporate, and backstage catering to the next level and need someone who has the drive, discipline and passion to create lasting events and memories. Ashling is looking for a unique person who has experience in restaurants, hotels, hospitality, and or already has experience in wedding and corporate sales or event planning. If you are someone with a proven track record in this industry and are ready to elevate your career to the next level, this is your chance. We are looking for someone who has great experience, and wants to help bring his or her expertise to a growing company.

Why work here?

If you are still reading this job description, it is because working here sounds interesting, and unique. We are not yet another average restaurant or catering company. We are not a chain, and we pride ourselves in the ability to work together to eliminate the road blocks of corporate conglomerates. Ashling Co., prides itself on amazing food, impeccable service, and a place that is able to differentiate itself from all its competition. You will find yourself supported by an amazing team comprised of great owners, a management team who works really well together, an in-house marketing team, and all the resources needed to make us all successful.

Benefits?

• Competitive & Unique Pay Opportunity
• Commission on events sold and worked
• Bonus Incentives
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Free Tickets to most concerts in our area
• Free Food from the Restaurant
• Potential Profit Sharing after 5 years vesting

Job Description:

This job is pretty cut and dry when it comes to the day to day and the expectations. You will come into the business in the beginning in order to learn our overall business model, current event load, our processes, pricing, and our day-to-day strategies.

Day-to-Day:

• Continuous reflection of how we can continue to create amazing experiences
• Create custom proposals for wedding couples and corporate catering clients
• Manage the Calendar for all events booked
• Prospect new venues and manage venue relationships
• Promote Ashling values while boosting moral within your team
• Work with marketing team to help build social strategies, marketing materials, and print materials as needed
• Close sales and all aspects of the sales team
• Attend & participate in bridal and hospitably shows as needed
• Collect payments from your events
• Coordination of all details leading up to and including the day of the event. This will include menu creation, food prep assistance, beverages, cakes, floor plans, and anything else needed to assist for the day of event
• Communication to team members and staffing
• Recruitment efforts to build wedding and corporate team
• Order necessities for events such as linens, cakes, flowers, etc.
• Follow up with clients after event with thank you cards, and any necessary followups
• Ensure 5-Star experiences with each and every client and guest we work with
• Implementation of training and finding ways to elevate day of event staff
• Daily use of Triple Seat software to book our clients

Potential Schedule:

Monday - Office Hours
Tuesday - Office Hours
Wednesday - Office Hours
Thursday -Office Hours
Friday - Office Hours
Saturday - Only if Event
Sunday - Only if Event

Qualifications:

• Experience in growing a department
• Highly organized
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Drivers License and the ability to drive a van or small box truck at times
• Lifting of 25-35lbs
• Catering | Hotel | Restaurant or some type of hospitality needed
• Ability to convey information, work within strict deadlines, multi-task, and react quickly and effectively to challenges

Additional Qualifications:

• Bilingual a plus but not required
• Possess a valid ServSafe Certification and TIPS Certification
• Ability to lead a team utilizing great organizational & communication skills

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Ashling strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ashling recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ashling may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Hospitality: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crofton, MD 21114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crofton, MD 21114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $500,000