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Food and Beverage Coordinator

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Located in the nation’s first skyscraper, Loews Philadelphia Hotel combines living history with warm sophistication. The city’s expanding skyline, vibrant arts scene and diverse atmosphere have transformed our neighborhood into a cultural destination. Welcome to Where History Meets Modern Day.

To generate business and handle all inquiries for restaurant parties of less than 40 people and small wedding parties of 20 people or less. The primary focus is to handle all arrangements from ceremonies, to guestrooms, to booking a restaurant or function room to accommodate the needs of the guest.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Handles incoming reservation requests, solicits new business and coordinates vendor’s orders and all other aspects relating to creating a comfortable atmosphere for restaurant patrons
Enter schedules into Unifocus by Friday at 2pm
Be the keeper of all Private Events for Bank & Bourbon
Enter all private events into Open Table and utilize Delphi to block space when required
Attend all BEO meetings and keep them current and up to date
Work with Chef on any menu changes and updating menus to reflect changes as well as menu descriptions. Update food and beverage menu’s when necessary
Check with host stand daily and develop pars for all menus and reprint when necessary
Maintain computer file with all menus neatly organized in folders with dates to ensure the most current is being used.
Field inquiries and book Bourbon tastings and coordinate details with Beverage Manager
Update menus change on OpenTable when needed
Upload any special menu’s, floor sheets, and schedules for any special occasion to OpenTable
Handle and resolve check disputes and open folio’s
Coordinate with Outlets Manager to ensure there is a set schedule for posting to Facebook, Instagram & Twitter, ensuring that they all fall within Loews Guidelines
Attend any offsite events for which Bank & Bourbon is participating
Regular attendance in conformance with Loews standards
Ability to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel
Required to attend all training sessions and meetings

Qualifications:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Required:

Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
Must have communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guest

Preferred:

Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the food & beverage and hospitality professions
Knowledge of the hotel’s policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines

Education: More than two years of post high school education, but less than a degree from a four year college

Experience: Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related

position with this company or other organization(s)

Average salary estimate

$45000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Food and Beverage Coordinator, Loews Hotels

Join our team at Loews Philadelphia Hotel as a Food and Beverage Coordinator, where history meets modern-day charm! Situated in the nation’s first skyscraper, our hotel is a cornerstone of Philadelphia's vibrant culture. This role is all about creating memorable experiences for our guests by managing restaurant parties for up to 40 people and intimate wedding parties of 20 or fewer. You’ll handle everything from ceremony arrangements to coordinating hotel accommodations, ensuring every detail is taken care of. As a pivotal member of our hospitality team, your responsibilities will include managing reservation requests, working closely with vendors, and keeping our event schedules organized and up to date. You’ll also collaborate with our chefs to adjust menus as needed and oversee all private event bookings through our systems. Your ability to communicate effectively and manage inquiries will be crucial in generating new business and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. We value creativity and attention to detail, so if you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to take charge of our food and beverage coordinating efforts, we’d love to hear from you. Let's work together to make every occasion memorable at Loews!

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What are the responsibilities of a Food and Beverage Coordinator at Loews Philadelphia Hotel?

The Food and Beverage Coordinator at Loews Philadelphia Hotel is responsible for managing all the logistics related to restaurant party bookings and small wedding events. This includes facilitating reservation requests, coordinating vendor orders, updating event menus, and ensuring the needs of guests are met. You'll also work closely with the kitchen staff, manage event schedules, and oversee communications across various platforms, ensuring a smooth operation.