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Restaurant Associates

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000

**Other Forms of Compensation:** Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! **Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards** - _Best Places to Work,_ **This is R/A** **!**

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Event Coordinator to plan, manage, and execute corporate events. The ideal candidate has prior event planning experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution. This role will be responsible for overseeing logistics, managing budgets, and delivering exceptional experiences to our internal teams.

You will take on the following responsibilities:

+ Coordinate all aspects of pre-event planning, onsite logistics and post-event wrap up.

+ Plans menus, layout, decor, and booking external vendors (when appropriate) for events.

+ Track the event budget from initial stages, and provide an after-event summary of cost.

+ Collaborate with key partners to ensure delivery of all event requirements (AV, Marketing, Facilities, Procurement).

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

+ Provide recommendations based on experience and trends in the industry to enhance each event.

+ Attend weekly WPS cross-team organizational meetings.

You should possess the following quali** fi **cations:

+ BA or BS degree required.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing events in a high volume environment.

+ Highly organized, excellent time-management, adept at managing different priorities.

+ Demonstrated flexibility, reliability and ability to work well under pressure.

+ Excellent attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

+ Collaborative team player.

+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite and various event software necessary for the execution of the responsibilities listed above.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Personal Leave

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

_Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA_

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf

**Req ID:** 1495587

Restaurant Associates

Leah Curry

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