Job Title: Wedding and Events Coordinator
Department: Events
Reports To: Events Manager
Hours: 5 days a week including weekends (8 and 10-hour shifts)
Job Function:
Our greatest asset at the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is our creative passionate team. Our success relies on each staff members growth enthusiasm and commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of integrity respect and teamwork where self-starters thrive and every role is essential to delivering the exceptional service our guests expect.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare proposals estimates and rental orders; respond to client inquiries and collect event deposits.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of Goodstones property packages and offerings for weddings social events and corporate events.
- Conduct market research to highlight venue strengths and identify competitive opportunities.
- Follow established event processes and proactively track and report progress.
- Provide on-site support during events to ensure seamless execution.
- Create detailed Event Orders and coordinate logistics with vendors and rental companies.
- Serve as the main point of contact for event hosts managing all banquet function details.
- Oversee banquet setup and execution ensuring timely and accurate service.
- Deliver prompt courteous guest service and maintain strong client relationships.
- Plan and manage event flow with professionalism efficiency and discretion.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
- 1-3 years of proven hotel group/event experience specifically in corporate/catering service segments
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Strong negotiation skills
- Effective organization skills
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to define and follow standard event processes
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to problem solve
- Basic knowledge of Audio-Visual components
- Must be able to speak read write and understand English
- Must be able to work well with coworkers
- Must be able to multi-task prioritize and work in an effective and efficient manner
- Must be able to work with a sense of urgency while remaining calm pleasant and detail-oriented
Company Perks and Benefits:
- Offering full benefits starting on day 61 (Medical Dental Vision Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance etc.
- 401-K Match after a year
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Employee Referral and Bonus Plan
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional hospitality environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced stressful environment communicate with others and effectively interact with guests
- Must be able to accept constructive criticism from supervisors
- Must be able to change activities frequently and cope with last-minute room changes
- Must be able to work inside and out in all weather conditions
- Must be able to maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently expected to stand for long periods walk climb stairs comfortably use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee also requires the ability to lift products occasionally including supplies of up to 50 pounds.
Additional Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties obligations and activities may change at any time or without notice.
The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a privatelyowned property situated on the outskirts of thecharming town of Middleburg Virginia. Goodstone is located less than ten minutes from the centerof town and offers numerous activities lodging accommodations and part of the Goodstone Team we are committed to inspire and instill a passion for excellence and provide you with the opportunity to excel and grow as a team player!