Meeting & Events Planner

Restaurant AssociatesPay 12Salary: $70,000 - $75,000Other Forms of Compensation: BenefitsBecome part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!Job SummaryThe Meeting & Events Planner is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of activities and special events.Essential Job Functions:• Manages activation events calendar, Eventbrite listings, monthly newsletter and assists with creation and online dissemination of RA Cookbook• Promotes employee engagement, satisfaction, and overall well-being by developing and executing unique employee events and experiences• Creates reservations within EMS Reservation System for activities in the amenity spaces and in the Cooking School with proper coding• Serves as the point person for the host during meetings. Coordinates with audiovisual team for ad hoc AV support requests from meeting participants.• Oversees the amenity spaces at designated UBS sites. Performs regular walkthroughs of amenity spaces to ensure furniture is consistently presentable, there are no old/outdated signage, etc. Report all maintenance faults/hazards and cleaning requests to the appropriate personnel. Escalate to General Manager if necessary.• Stays within budget limitations set by Management. Ensures invoices from vendors associated with activation events are submitted to Finance in a timely fashion.• Reports on sales and attendance for all events and takes proactive steps to increase sales and event participation.• Ensure seamless communication flow with clients before, during and after the execution of their events.Qualifications:• Experience in corporate, conference center or hotels events experience.• Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings as needed. This is an in-person position.• Effective negotiating skills managing outside vendors’ relationships.• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and multitask.• Strong computer skills and knowledge of office technology / equipment. Knowledge of EMS is a plus• Discreet, ethical and committed to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.• Punctual, dependable and dedicated to achieving excellence, down to the smallest of details.• Experience in conducting post-implementation discussions with client management and other team members to determine satisfaction levels.Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.• Medical• Dental• Vision• Life Insurance/ AD• Disability Insurance• Retirement Plan• Paid Time Off• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)• Associate Shopping Program• Health and Wellness Programs• Discount Marketplace• Identity Theft Protection• Pet Insurance• Commuter Benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID: 1343052Restaurant AssociatesLeah Curry[[req_classification]]Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.