Event Assistant

At Savory Roots Catering and Events, we're committed to being a great place to work. From growth opportunities to a fun corporate culture, we provide a foundation for building a successful career.

A Savory Roots Event Assistant is responsible for supporting the operations and sales team. We look for candidates with strong, proven leadership, a pro-active spirit and a passion for customer service. Candidates should be independent, entrepreneurial problem-solvers with experience and/or education that is reflective of dynamic hospitality leadership.

Qualified candidates must:

• possess knowledge of hospitality, management practices, and basic accounting procedures.
• identify as independent and entrepreneurial problem-solvers.
• be genuine, sincere and possess a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• have the ability to work effectively with a diverse grouping of individuals and groups, including the general public
• be able to supervise and lead the work of others during weddings and special events
• have excellent time management and communication skills
• utilize good organizational skills and be able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• be self-motivated, of the highest integrity and have a strong work ethic
• embrace change, including the desire to advance his/her career and relocate to other locations
• be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and the hours required to fulfill the principal duties and responsibilities.

Job Description

To plan and execute catered events to include menu planning, event logistics, event details, internal and external communications and time lines. Responsible for administrative duties as well as relating to customers and clients on a personal basis. Events range from small to large, including weddings, corporate events, conferences, life celebrations, outdoor events, deliveries and drop offs.

• Manage the rental and upkeep of all rental trucks for service, including fueling, etc.
• Create folders for all events with all event details, time sheets and administrative support documents
• Responsible for event folder management on a daily basis – this includes printing & creating folders, breaking them down and accurately distributing important event documents to each necessary department
• Attend and assist private tastings with prospective clients
• Distributing event and tasting evaluations to all departments.
• Assist with individual timesheets as necessary and required by HR
• Uniform handling and distribution to all new employees
• Update and maintain inventory for events
• Create Savory Roots “Thank You” bags
• Pull all dinnerware needed for events
• Various administrative tasks as assigned by staffing and HR departments
• Attend events as needed to ensure proper implementation of BEOs
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be neat and organized
• Experience with Google Workspace and Canva helpful!
• Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and up to 12 hour days
• Typical (can change depending on need) schedule is Mon, Tues & Fri 8-2, Wed and Thur 10:30-6:30, with the option to work events on weekends.

About Us:

Our vision is to bring people together with family and friends, whether on a small or large scale, to enjoy artfully presented comfort food with an emphasis on creative and expressive display of food, as well as superb hospitality and customer service.

Part Time

Hourly: $16/hr

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person