Events Coordinator

FOOD + AMIGOS Two of life’s most important ingredients. Adventurous and ever changing, Happy Monkey is a fun-loving Latin restaurant from world-renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Happy Monkey embraces fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a distinctly Latin approach to dining socially. A place to meet, eat and drink any night of the week.

Situated in vibrant Greenwich, Happy Monkey is the Vongerichten's first restaurant in Connecticut. Guests can expect to find the Chef’s legendary approach to cuisine and outstanding service–all set within a convivial, contemporary atmosphere that offers something decidedly new. Whether you’re sharing a few plates at our communal table, or enjoying a warm treat at our buzzing bar, you’ll be dining in a setting that puts friends first. And we can't wait to meet you.

Event coordinators handle event planning, design, and production within time limits. The event coordinator will work with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction. They will also organize facilities and details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, etc.

Job Duties

- Event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits

- Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction

- Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality

- Organize facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc

- Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities

- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day

Working at Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges

• Health insurance

Salary: $20.0 - $25.0 / Hourly with tips