The Hawthorne Hotel, an independently owned Historic Hotel of America, is hiring part-time event (banquet) coordinators to manage weddings, celebrations of life, showers, luncheons, fundraisers and meetings.
This is a great opportunity for those who have transitioned out of hospitality but are looking to work a few shifts a week. This is also perfect for sales managers looking for front-of-the-house experience or for recent hospitality grads with previous internship experience running events.
Candidates MUST have weekend availability, a professional presence, and prior experience in a hotel, catering or events setting. We need candidates familiar with reading banquet event orders and room diagrams, experience with service standards, and a knack for handling guest issues with aplomb.
Specifically, the Event Coordinator will:
- Be responsible for execution and direction of social and corporate catering events, including but not limited to weddings for up to 150 guests.
- Be responsible for proper opening and closing procedures of the department.
- Act as the official greeter/hostess of scheduled events.
- Oversee banquet staff and communicate with kitchen and service personnel.
- Oversee proper set-up and breakdown of events and cleanliness of banquet areas.
- Prepare banquet bills, accept payments and answer client questions as related to the event.
About Us
The Hawthorne Hotel is an independently owned, 89-room historic hotel in the heart of Salem. We offer free on-site parking, cafeteria-style shift meals, and discounts in our restaurants and at our sister properties.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work weekends and holidays?
Experience:
- Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person