Private Events Coordinator

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Private Events Coordinator to join our restaurant group in Los Angeles, overseeing private event coordination for two restaurants- Damian, a fine-dining Mexican restaurant in DTLA, and ATLA, a casual Mexican restaurant in Venice. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding our private event revenues while ensuring impeccable service and attention to detail. As the primary liaison between clients, management teams, and operations, you will coordinate private events in order to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests.

This position is a part-time hourly role, 2-3 days per week.

About Casamata:

Casamata encompasses a collection of distinct hospitality projects anchored in one common objective: “to share our Mexican identity, by creating world-class experiences that reflect our heritage with pride.” Some of the restaurants in the portfolio include Cosme in New York City, Pujol in Mexico City, and Damian in Los Angeles, among others (casamata.com).

Responsibilities:

• Promptly respond to event leads, converting inquiries into bookings within designated times
• Utilize company Event Management software (Tripleseat) to communicate with prospective leads, track performance, and maintain settings and templates
• Maintain customer service standards, providing direct contact and communication with current and prospective clients
• Conduct sales activities, including emails, phone calls, and walk-throughs, to facilitate bookings
• Coordinate scheduling of events across multiple locations, ensuring seamless logistics with the restaurant operations team, ensuring clear communication of event details
• Conduct regular reporting on event performance and sales figures as required
• Complete monthly outreach initiatives as determined by leadership
• Meet or exceed established sales goals set by the leadership team
  
  

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a sales role that required hitting or exceeding sales targets based on inbound and outbound leads
• Exceptional customer service mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in-person in both restaurants when there is an event or a walk-through
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects efficiently
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets)
• Experience in the events sales and hospitality industry is a plus
  
  

More detail about Damian part of Casamata, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/200274-Damian