Job Title:  Assistant Event Planner

Job Description/Responsibilities:  Assist in answering calls and develop events from start to finish; develop marketing techniques to bring in new business; continue building existing relationships with current clientele; adhere to established presentation techniques and quality standards; communicate appropriate staff requirements to staff manager on a timely basis; ensure proper safety procedures; deliver to and/or set up events as well as performing Drop off Jobs; being open to assisting in anyway which helps the business run day to day.

Recipe to Succeed:

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Love of food
• Culinary creativity and menu writing abilities is a plus
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, vendors, clients, and employees
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• Proficient in invoice tabulation and cost control
• Ability to perform various motor skills such as; lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping and arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis
• Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
• Ability to get along well with others, to demonstrate flexibility and patience, to work as a member of a team
• Loyalty to Above and Beyond Catering as a Company and a brand
  Exhibit courtesy, tact and reasonable speed in performance of duties
• Dress for success

Necessary Ingredients:

• Being able to lift 50 lbs
• Experience in catering, foodservice, fine dining, or restaurant
• Good knowledge of food and catering trends
• Knowledge of catering and event procedures; loading, packing, on-site food finishing and presentation, bussing and breakdown, willing to train
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass criminal background and drug test.

This is a full time job.  Some nights and weekends may be required. Benefits available after 2 months.

You will learn everything you need to know to be a successful Caterer with a minor in Event Planning.  You will need to be a doer.  This is an entry level position with room to grow.