Events Sales Coordinator

***This role will oversee Alla Vita, BOKA, and GG's Chicken Shop, and will be a combination of base pay + commission, with an estimated overall salary total of 60-65k***

Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, free membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, 401(k) program, life insurance, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, paid vacation, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!    

About Boka Restaurant Group: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here: https://www.bokagrp.com/ 

• Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm, with the understanding that your schedule could change based on the event schedule.

• Providing administrative support for the Event Sales Manager including but not limited to Banquet Event Order and contract creation, menu printing, calendar updating, etc.
• Receiving & responding to small scale event inquiries and conducting all correspondence with prospective and confirmed clients as assigned by Event Sales Manager
• Overseeing and managing events on site as assigned by Event Sales Manager
• Arranging and coordinating any third-party vendors needed for events
• Auditing Open Table & Tripleseat to make sure all event information is correct across both platforms (we will train how to use both programs!)
• Ensure timely follow-up with clients including Thank You’s and outreach for repeat business.
• Closing the events and collecting final payment from clients.
• Update menus on Indesign (we will train you on how to use this program!!!)
• Participating in weekly BEO meetings to review all pertinent details regarding all up-coming events and catering at the related entities.
• Involving yourself in developing and creating specialty items pertaining to each event, such as the printing of any menus and place-cards, along with any other details designed to make the event completely unique.

• Experience in an office setting
• Experience in hospitality preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Organized with attention to detail
• Flexible schedule

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team! 

Physical Requirements: 

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, & cleaning chemicals 
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces 
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments 

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! 


***This role will oversee Alla Vita, BOKA, and GG's Chicken Shop, and will be a combination of base pay + commission, with an estimated overall salary total of 60-65k***