Wedding Coordinator - Casino jobs in Annandale, VA

Do you have what it takes to work with a team of fun people and fulfill our mission of treating EVERY visitor as your personal guest?

Expand your career by joining the fun and dynamic team at Morningside Inn. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Wedding Event Coordinator at our all-inclusive, private estate wedding venue located in Frederick, Maryland. Event Coordinators get to be an integral part of what is often the most important day in the life of our brides and grooms!

The Event Coordinator has one of the most important roles at Morningside Inn and is responsible for successfully executing events planned by the Sales and Wedding Planning Team, communicating with clients and vendors but the most important role is providing the very best service to our clients on their wedding day.

Benefits

• We offer many great benefits, including a flexible work schedule and free early access to your pay through Homebase.

Job Summary

This position requires someone who is extremely hospitable in nature, patient and detail-oriented. Must be able to keep track and execute every detail of a wedding or other catered event.

Food Service experience requested. Must be positive, friendly, professional and organized. Expect to work most weekends and evenings. Must have an extremely flexible schedule to accommodate last-minute event bookings.

This position is physically demanding, including 10 hour shifts on your feet, moving tables and chairs. Our Wedding Coordinators are expected to work alongside the staff for the entirety of the event and help with any task if necessary.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for communicating with Banquet Manager to ensure all aspects of event are perfectly executed
• Coordinates all assigned catered functions. Responsible for following detailed planning sheet to set up and follow through on all details of the event.
• Reviews and has a thorough understanding of all paperwork to coordinate scheduled events. Learns and completes own event paperwork to ensure a successful event.
• Meets weekly with the departments to plan and coordinate scheduled events to ensure the efficient execution of the event and that it adheres to the client’s invoice/contract and expectations.
• Inspects venue space prior to scheduled event to check whether room setup, menu, and schedule of events conforms to the functions sheet.
• Greet financially responsible clients prior to the onset of the function and is present throughout the duration to assist where needed. Periodically checks with client/VIPs to ensure satisfaction with the function and to respond to any additional requests.
• Continually directs and assists banquet staff during the entire event to ensure that all details are carried out according to the client’s specifications.
• Supervises cleanup and breakdown of function after its completion; accounts for all equipment and supplies; and ensures its return to storage area.

Qualifications and Skills

Schedule: Must be available and willing to work weekends, holidays, late nights, and any other times as required to coordinate parties and perform any other job responsibilities.

Education: Two-year associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college desired. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language of clients, banquet staff and other employees.

Experience: Must possess general knowledge of food and beverage and service procedures, generally involving two years as a server, dining room manager, or host/host. Bartending experience is plus.

Physical: Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to four hours in length and to lift, bend, and stoop. Must have the ability to frequently lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.'

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time with Seasonal Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Tips

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.