• Do you enjoy organizing all the behind-the-scenes details? Do you love to making sure everything is buttoned up and done *just right*?
• Do you have a natural knack for hospitality? Does it give you the warm fuzzies to make sure clients feel valued & taken care of?
• Is communication your strong suit? Are you really good at keeping everyone in the loop, and making sure nothing gets missed?
• Are you the type of person that takes your work seriously, but doesn't take yourself too seriously?

Yes?! Then YOU should join our team!

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WHY WORK HERE?:

Here are some of the perks!

• PPO medical, dental, + vision Insurance with 50% company contribution*
• 401K retirement savings plan w/ 3% company match*
• 1 week of paid time off*
• Flexible days off
• A 50% employee discount on food while you're working
• A 20% employee discount on food & drinks anytime you're not working, for you & your whole table
• Monthly gift card rewards for giving recognition to your team (+ for getting it, too!)
• Access to lots of company-paid business coaching + resources
• As a company, we run on EOS; so we're a collaborative, strategic, and winning team (i.e. no more meetings that just waste your time - promise!)
• Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & your birthday off, automatically
• The opportunity to grow quickly with a forward-thinking company that regularly reinvests in itself and it's people

*Available for full-time positions.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?:

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Catering & Sales Event Coordinator, you'll be the glue between all things catering sales and operations.

1) Fully Prepared Day-Of Event Teams

You'll take care of the nitty gritty details, like ordering supplies, arranging rentals, and preparing pack lists - all to make sure the Event Team is ready to do their thang.

2) Fully Supported Sales Team

You'll assist the Sales Team in building high-touch, human-first relationships with our clients.

3) Bridge-The-Gap Communication

Communication is king, and between the Sales & Event teams, you're the glue, boo boo! You'll work with the Sales Team to button up the final event deets, then you'll make sure our Event Teams - the boots-on-the-ground - make it happen!

PAY

The base hourly range for this position $18 - $20 / hr. Base pay is based on relevant experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is part-time and hourly, with a semi-set schedule that allows for flexibility. Days off are flexible. Our Catering & Sales Event Coordinator will work 3-4 days, and typically 15-20 hours per week.

WINNING TRAITS:

The *best* candidate will be great at the following:

• Organization & Planning
• Written & Verbal Communication
• Being a Team Player
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Having a Natural Knack for Hospitality

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have Saturday & Sunday availability
• Experience working in the Catering & Events industry, strongly preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license & sole access to a personal vehicle
• The ability to quickly learn & navigate digital tools & platforms
• Familiarity with Total Party Planner (our event management software) & (our CRM software), a major plus

A BIT ABOUT US:

Wooden Paddle is hybrid restaurant and catering company. Our core focus is communal, wood-fired comfort food and artsy cocktails. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we take our food, drinks, and hospitality extremely seriously.

And we're growing! We're opening up a 2nd restaurant in La Grange in late 2024, an event venue in late 2024, and a rooftop bar soon after that. Opportunities for growth are everywhere here!