Restaurant Event Coordinator
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Life Time Inc.
VA
Summary
The Restaurant Event Coordinator manages the end-to-end planning and execution of events while providing high-level hospitality to guests. They also act as a manager-on-duty to support daily restaurant operations and collaborate with culinary teams on menu development.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Restaurant Event Coordinator is a highly visible, service-oriented role responsible for delivering exceptional hospitality through personalized event planning and execution. This position combines guest-facing engagement with back-of-house coordination, ensuring all events—from intimate gatherings to large functions—are executed flawlessly. The Coordinator builds strong relationships with members, guests, and the internal team, partners closely with chefs and restaurant leaders, and steps into a leadership role when needed to support daily restaurant operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides outstanding service and personalized event coordination from first inquiry through execution and billing
- Engages with members, guests, and community partners to promote event opportunities and elevate hospitality
- Collaborates with club leaders and restaurant management to develop and execute member-facing events and in-house promotions
- Acts as manager-on-duty in the absence of other restaurant managers, ensuring a smooth and service-focused floor presence
- Ensures seamless event execution by confirming timely setups and food delivery with attention to detail and service quality
- Manages event logistics, including contracts, billing, and maintaining organized records of inquiries and confirmed events
- Coordinates offsite event deliveries or executes them directly when needed
- Partners with chefs and managers to maintain and evolve catering menus, customizing offerings based on guest needs
Position Requirements
- Passion for hospitality with a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to handle event-related problem-solving with professionalism and grace
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence in leading event setup, directing team members, and ensuring seamless service
- Comfort partnering with chefs, managers, and clients to plan successful, memorable events
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Years of Experience:
- 1 to 2 years in events, hospitality, or restaurant operations
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- ServSafe Food Manager or equivalent
- ServSafe Alcohol Safety or equivalent
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook
- Familiarity with restaurant and catering environments
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and menu development
- Ability to respond quickly and personably to event inquiries
- Understanding of budgeting, pricing, and food costs
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
Life Time provides an entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting, functional and innovative experience of uncompromising quality that meets the health and fitness needs of the entire family.
Life Time is a wellness pioneer reshaping the way consumers approach their health by integrating where we move, work and live—digitally and physically—through our Life Time athletic resorts, Life Time Work and Life Time Living brands. Our objective is to deliver the best experiences and programs in the best places by the best people and performers. We are committed to an inclusive culture that welcomes and respects everyone, supporting all people on their path to healthier, happier lives.
Founded
1992
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Chanhassen, MN
Life Time provides an entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting, functional and innovative experience of uncompromising quality that meets the health and fitness needs of the entire family.
Life Time is a wellness pioneer reshaping the way consumers approach their health by integrating where we move, work and live—digitally and physically—through our Life Time athletic resorts, Life Time Work and Life Time Living brands. Our objective is to deliver the best experiences and programs in the best places by the best people and performers. We are committed to an inclusive culture that welcomes and respects everyone, supporting all people on their path to healthier, happier lives.
Founded
1992
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Chanhassen, MN