Wedding & Events Coordinator

Weddings & Events Coordinator - The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is the premier oceanfront hotel on the Central Coast. Come to work every day to beautiful ocean views of Pismo Beach! Be part of a team known for outstanding customer service that creates lasting, happy memories for all our wonderful guests.

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is a locally owned business and proud supporter of our local Central Coast Community, providing donations and hosting community-focused programs throughout the year including free and philanthropic events. We love our employees - we host employee appreciation events, offer daily discounted lunches from our restaurant, and offer special hotel benefits.

The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is continuously growing and expanding! We are seeking a gracious, thoughtful, and driven full-time Weddings & Events Coordinator who can create a sense of luxury while working with clients for their special day. We look forward to connecting with you!

The Weddings and Events Coordinator is a full-time, multi-faceted position. The ideal candidate is extremely successful at managing their time and prioritizing tasks appropriately.

Position Summary:

Dealing with wedding and creative events, The Weddings and Events Coordinator is responsible for planning all details of an event and managing client requirements so as to ensure that group bookings and assignments run smoothly, accounts are kept in order, and the department is meeting its financial goals. Duties include putting together details relative to food, beverage, set-up, audio-visual equipment, rooms, accounting, special needs and physical presence and/or on-site coordination as necessary and most importantly, to the guest's satisfaction. The Weddings and Events Coordinator must be a highly detail-oriented person who possesses good communication skills, has the ability to multitask, and works well under pressure. This role also works alongside our support departments and vendors on the servicing of all wedding bookings and creative events.

Qualifications:

• College Degree in Related Field or Event Planning Experience

• Strong Computer Skills Required: Word, Excel, Canva, Outlook, Google Suite. Optional Experience with: ACT!, Maestro, Silverware, and Square

• 2+ Years Food, Event, and/or Hotel Experience

• Must be available to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• 40-50 hours per work week and required variable schedule based on Events.

Key Attributes:

• Upbeat, Friendly, Positive, Confident

• High Level of Integrity

• Highly Organized & Strong Attention to Detail

• Quick Learner & Self-Starter

• Inspired & Inspiring

• Strong Leadership Skills

• Good Follow Through & Ownership of Tasks

• Impeccable Verbal & Written Communication

• Able to work with a variety of personalities (superiors, co-workers, and subordinates)

• Able to Take Direction and Feedback Well

• Able to work as part of a team with collaboration

• Flexible with changing priorities and multi-tasking

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment

• Reliable, responsible, and highly organized

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/move continuously for the duration of the shift (eight + hours).

• Regular heavy lifting required (40 pounds or more).

• Ability to work in stressful situations

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in mentally demanding situations