AddressWhen you first enter the Panama Dining Room, you will be struck by the spacious and atmospheric nature of our venue, punctuated by floor-to-ceiling arched windows that offer picturesque views of leafy trees and the surrounding suburbs.
Panama Dining Room has become one of Melbourne's premier restaurant and event spaces, with a large focus on weddings, in addition to many high-end corporate events.
We are seeking a professional and highly organised 'weddings & Events Coordinator' to commence work full-time for a period of 8 months (with the possibility of extension) to cover our current coordinators Maternity leave. We require someone with previous experience in this field to help drive our business forward. Our current weddings & Events Coordinator will be on hand for a handover period, to ensure a smooth transition into the new role for the successful candidate.
Being a family owned business, we are a small, but highly professional team that absolutely loves this industry. We highly encourage you to be yourself at work, and embrace the beauty and diversity of weddings & Events held at our highly unique venue.
About the role:
- Running events from start to finish and ensuring fantastic service is given to our clients
- Hosting menu tastings and logistics meetings with couples and clients, and using this opportunity to upsell our packages
- Being the primary point of contact for wedding couples and clients from the moment they book to the end of their wedding/function
- Being meticulous with your event planning and ensuring you are prompt with all reply emails
- Meeting and greeting your guests and clients, and exceeding their expectations
- Being across any dietary requirements or special requests as required
- Ensuring the processes and protocols set by the venue are being followed by our clients, and deadlines are being met
- Working closely with all managers to ensure that events run smoothly on the night
About you:
- You are well versed in booking, planning and holding weddings and events, going above and beyond to deliver a memorable experience
- You love holding weddings & Events, and you have a passion for planning, creating and delivering memorable experiences
- You will have exceptional influencing and communication skills, with the ability to develop a wonderful rapport with our clientele
- You are able to plan, execute and deliver our clients requests to the very best of your ability
- You have meticulous attention to written detail and planning, and be someone who can think outside the box to overcome operational challenges
- You are happy to work alongside a fantastic team, and provide some of the best service in Melbourne
- You are in possession of a valid VIC RSA
If you love food, people, wine and weddings, please send your resume to Tessa Bennison: *****@thepanama.com.au
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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