Event Sales & Coordinator - Sunda Tampa
Sunda New Asian is an award-winning restaurant concept featuring modern Southeast Asian cuisine, culture, and experiences. By seamlessly melding elevated cooking techniques and flavors found throughout Asia, Sunda’s extensive cross-cultural New Asian menu spans many cultural and culinary options, allowing guests to choose the dining experience they desire. Sunda also provides an impressive list of specialty cocktails, signature sakes, and a collection of popular wines to complement the cuisine. Essential Duties: Support venue with all event operations related tasks Execute administrative duties with professionalism including phone answering, email content, and social media outreach Coordinate vendors, booking deliveries, reporting, price negotiations Coordinate department projects and logistics as needed Assist with the successful execution of events in-venue and offsite Manage event/catering documents, files, invoices, menus, floor plans Communicate with culinary and banquet teams to ensure successful event execution Create client menus, process payments, maintain photos and related data Maintain professional communication with our clients Maintain organized client files, dates, timing, client notes, and special client needs Available to work weekdays including nights and weekends Set up buffets or food stations at off-site events, weddings, sports games, corporate offices Conducts site visits/inspections Greets groups and serves as an on-site liaison to introduce clients to managers Manage catering software (Tripleseat) by maintaining accounts, pricing, and offerings Manage event photos, menu updates, and sales tools for current offerings Participate in outreach, drive awareness, and assist in soliciting new business About You: Friendly approachable demeanor with the ability to make conversation easily Organized and very detailed when working at a fast pace and under pressure Maintain a clean working environment and professional appearance Demonstrate a willingness to engage in restaurant operations and brand awareness Have an innate sense of urgency to complete all assigned projects Willingness to work weeknights and weekends as required by client events schedule Demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with teams Understand Sunda offerings, including but not limited to food, beverages, etc. Understand Sunda operations, steps of service and overall execution at the brand level Understand Sunda restaurant space, item placement to maximize desired brand exposure and outcomes Be a responsible advocate for the entire guest experience Skills: Minimum of 1-2 Years Event/Catering Coordinator or Catering Lead Experience Proven experience in local networking or a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationship with relevant industry contacts High attention to detail and superior administrative skills and natural organization Exemplary written and verbal communication skills and accuracy when maintaining records Must be able to effectively ask fact-finding questions both in person and via phone to uncover potential from all customers Ability to work and lead effectively with a high degree of autonomy Must have excellent time management and priority management skills Must be highly motivated to achieve success Previous experience in a similar position or in the restaurant business is helpful but not required High degree of professional integrity, ability to work safely, effectively, and efficiently Previous Food & Beverage experience preferred, especially in a luxury environment Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Power Point, Photo Editing, Logos Catering Software & CRM experience; Tripleseat knowledge a plus Benefits and Perks: Full Insurance Benefits in 30 days Paid Time off Employee discounts Bonus and incentives Work Life Balance Performance bonus for all exempt roles Location: 3648 Midtown Dr, Tampa, FL 33607 |