Junior Events Planner

About our client
Food Trends Catering & Events is a full-service caterer and event planning company with over 25 years' experience. Join a woman-owned family-run business that grew from a small shop to one of the most renowned caterers in the industry. We combine the feel of a family-run business and treat our workers as part of our family – we like to have fun while we work! At the same time, Food Trends has invested in sophisticated procedures and technology to become one of the most efficiently-run catering enterprises in the tri-state area. Between Manhattan and NJ the facilities total in over 30,000 sq ft. Our attention to detail and customer service and grown to serve over 1,000 customers daily. Our clients include (but are not limited to) Fortune 500 corporations, fashion houses, weddings, universities and historic venues. It is an exciting time as we are expanding our Tri-State presences


JOB REQUIREMENTS (including, but are not limited to):

• Utilize our invoice platform for processing orders
• Create BEOs
• Plan and coordinate catering logistics of events with internal departments and outside vendors such as rental and entertainment companies
• Service a diverse range of clients with various custom needs
• Provide customer service via email, telephone, etc and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Create menus and design food displays
• Attend tastings and events
• Proactive selling is optional
• Responsible for Smaller events 
• Focuses on Drop-offs, Logistics

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in event planning or hospitality
• A Bachelor’s Degree
• A GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
• Team-player attitude 
• Multitasking and take initiative in a high-paced environment
• Flexibility in extended hours during busy seasons
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills 
• Attention to detail and organization
• Excellent customer service/customer relations

OTHER INFO:
When submitting resume please include a cover letter about why you would like this position & qualities that make you ideal candidate.

Please also add a photo and updated resume

Hourly + Commission (optional) + Benefits

devita.hancock.hospitality+candidate+jl93r9r94@mail.manatal.com

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