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SalaryAre you detail-oriented and organized - almost to a fault? Would you be lost without your productivity-maximizing planner? Do you love making and executing minute-by-minute run-of-show schedules? (Crucially, can you still pull it off if almost everything goes wrong?) Do you enjoy the challenge of discerning clients' needs and exceeding their expectations? If yes, New Realm Brewing Co. wants you to join our hospitality team as our Events Coordinator! This is an amazing opportunity to be part of the food and beverage leadership team of an 11,000 square-foot facility in Virginia Beach with an on-site brewery, restaurant, outdoor patio and private event space.
Our Events Coordinator will be responsible for juggling hundreds of requests - via phone, email, and in-person - to reserve our highly sought-after private dining areas. Outstanding client relations skills, experience with event sales, and hands-on experience with day-of coordination are a must. We are perfection-seeking in all that we do, but we adhere to a “work-hard, play-hard” ethos and are committed to work-life balance. The position includes access to an industry-leading benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Passion for (and a working knowledge of) local craft beer is a plus!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the General Manager and Restaurant Managers to book and execute successful private events for small and large parties.
- Create out of the box ideas and concepts for large public events.
- Drive smaller programs such as music bingo, trivia night and drag brunches etc
- Stay on top of popular trends to drive public events.
- Create Social schedule and influence content.
- Manage social media content creators.
- Partner with General Manager to book live entertainment.
- Work with General Manager on budgets and pricing.
- Maintain and track Tripleseat software database of event inquiries.
- Respond to new inquiries in a timely fashion.
- Coordinate with Executive Chef to create BEOs and plan large-group menus.
- Accurately and efficiently communicate information regarding deposits, fees, cancellations, and day-of policies.
- Reports weekly sales, deposits, and calendar to respective department.
- Develop relationships with businesses through local marketing.
- Build relationships to maintain and grow recurring tasting room programs. (i.e. bocce ball, corn hole, paint nights, trivia to name a few)
- Self-starter with at least 3 years of relevant experience in Hampton Roads market, with a proven track record, and existing contacts.
New Realm Brewing Co. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, New Realm Brewing Co. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
