Events assistant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Role Overview

The Senior Event Specialist is a pivotal role at Feast Your Eyes Catering, responsible for delivering exceptional service and profitability for Feast’s premium catering business. This position requires a strong commitment to living and promoting Feast’s values and standards, and the individual will be expected to model these in all interactions with clients, guests, and team members.

The Senior Event Specialist is an energetic, tech savvy, go-getter responsible for planning, developing, managing and executing a range of events throughout the Philadelphia region. The Senior Event Specialist collaborates across Feast’s teams to deliver meticulously managed events that provide a seamless joyful experience for clients and guests. This full-time position will work in-person out of Feast’s Fishtown headquarters. Minimum remote work may be requested and approval is on a case-by-case basis.

Feast Your Eyes Company Description

Feast Your Eyes is a premier catering company based in Philadelphia. Founded in 1982, Feast provides full-service and drop-off catering for events of all sizes and styles. Our team focuses on the entire event experience, making sure that the design, service staff, and menu all work together to elevate our clients’ special events. With our pulse on the global culinary scene and a team of chefs with diverse backgrounds, Feast combines the best of international fare with our favorite Philly trends.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Build a sales portfolio / book from a combination of company leads / inquiries and the successful candidate’s own ground-up efforts.
• Respond to event inquiries for private parties, weddings, corporate events, etc. in a timely manner to secure business.
• Track and follow up on inquiries to ensure maximum booking potential.
• Provide complete proposals and contracts and confirm bookings with clients.
• Schedule and conduct site visits and tours at various venues throughout the region.
• Coordinate with various departments in the planning and execution of the event details to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Oversee and manage booked events through their execution. Attend events as needed.
• Excellent customer service skills, follow-up, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Networking, researching, and being ambitious with a positive attitude are keys to success in this role.

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