Event/Sales Coordinator - Full-time / Part-time

LMR, LLC in Raleigh, North Carolina is a hospitality management group, owned and operated by the Moshakos Family. LMR has 22 award-winning restaurants throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia. Their largest concept is the Carolina Ale House brand (17 locations) in addition to five signature brands; The Oceanic, Bluewater, Henry’s, Hops Supply Company and Taverna Agora.
LMR, LLC is rooted in hospitality & the community. Its employees have a passion for creating & serving amazing food in warm and welcoming places.

The Event and Sales Coordinator will support the Sr. Sales Manager in supporting sales/event execution for Carolina Ale House, Taverna Agora and Vidrio. The role will be based in Raleigh.

OPERATIONS
• Communicates with Managers at each concept
• Ensures room is set up according to floor plan
• Attends BEO Meetings to discuss all aspects of events with Chefs and Managers
• Creates menu cards for events that require them
• Ensures all key departments have accurate and up to date BEOs
o Responsible for redistributing after changes are made (head counts, menu changes, etc.)
• Stays with events depending on scale
o Weddings through cake cutting
o Buyouts and large VIP events through dessert
o Events over 40 that are not involved- until dinner service
o Events under 40 guests – to introduce host to Manager/lead
SALES & GUEST SERVICE
• Takes secondary appointments/walk ins if Event Sales Manager is already committed
• Responds in a timely manner to client questions
• Assists in menu selection and finalizing of BEOs
• Assists in finalizing layouts and floorplans with the guest
• Provides support in sales strategies, community outreach, and marketing projects
• Schedules and attends tastings with guests
ADMINISTRATION
• Assists in reports and documentation needed to track booking cycle and leads as needed
• Responds to leads as needed
• Ensures events are listed in reservation systems at each restaurant
• Prints and distributes BEOs for upcoming week
• Billing
o Ensures deposits are received and final payments are processed
o Closes events in Gather after events- matches receipts

MARKETING
• Ensures all locations are fully stocked with banquet packages, wedding packages, business cards, and other promotional materials
• Attends networking events and bridal shows to represent LM brands

Job Requirements
Experience: A minimum of one year of administrative experience required. Experience in Restaurant operations, catering or event management is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*BEO experience strongly preferred
* Required proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
* Excellent in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to listen, effectively accomplish task, and speak clearly
* Required knowledge of private dining, banquet and event operations (including staffing, space and menu planning)
* Able to multi-task efficiently
* Proficient project and organizational skills