Vintage Views Bar is a mobile bar & catering company based in Bowie, MD catering private & public events in Maryland and DC.
Vintage Views is looking for a full-time salaried Events Coordinator. The candidate should be an operational problem solver who makes things happen & optimizes the running of the business. This position is essential to the business and is an integral piece in the execution of events. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in event planning or catering. The ideal candidate will have the ability to create and maintain an efficient system of operation to support our beverage catering business. The candidate should be comfortable multitasking and working cross-functionally with different business units in a dynamic setting.
The Events Coordinator directly supervises event operations for private & public events throughout Maryland & DC. Responsibilities will include overseeing, planning & executing events. The Coordinator will directly supervise all operations & bar staff and will be responsible for overseeing equipment, inventory, and logistics. The incumbent is responsible for the execution of the setup and breakdown of all events and ensuring that all equipment and supplies are cleaned and maintained.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain business standards for accuracy, productivity and reliability
- Manage the daily functions of the business operations including equipment maintenance, inventory and logistics.
- Manage the Operations Team for Event Set up & Break down, including trailering & hauling.
- Ensures all events are operating smoothly and equipment and supplies are delivered.
- Duties include training, scheduling and managing operations and bar staff.
- Coordinates event logistics
- Plans events
- Purchasing
- Manages Inventory
- Communicates client needs to the appropriate personnel
- Directs event staff on execution
- Attends events to ensure execution and assists as needed
- Bar & Vehicle Maintenance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Requires experience in event planning or catering. Brewery, bar, restaurant, or warehouse experience will be considered.
- Exceptional guest service and hospitality skills.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment under short time constraints, and within established deadlines.
- Comfort in a dynamic, always-changing environment.
- Ability to use tools and problem solve.
- Must be self-motivated, with excellent organizational and communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage and lead a team with little or no supervision.
- Comfort working with multiple groups within business and working alone.
- Proficiency with Google Drive.
- Strong ability to multitask & troubleshoot.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Experience with draft systems a plus.
- Experience with trailering a plus.
- Experience bartending or serving a plus.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a management role or similar
- Must have nights, weekends and flexible availability
- Must be able to engage in physical labor
- Must have a clean driving record
Pay
- Full-time salaried position $50-$60k pending experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have weekend availability?
- This is a physical job lifting cases & kegs. Can you lift 50 pounds?
Education:
Experience:
- management: 1 year (Preferred)
- event planning, catering, or hospitality: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person