F&B Event Coordinator

The Coonamessett

Location: Falmouth, MA 02540, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Valid Through: Saturday, 14 November 2026

Job Description

The Coonamessett is hiring a F&B Event Coordinator in Falmouth, MA. This is a full-time position.

1. On-Site Event Execution & Operations
  • Inspect all function rooms, dining areas, and bars prior to event start times to ensure physical setups, decor, and tabletop presentation precisely match BEO specifications and venue standards .
  • Participate directly in daily banquet operations as needed—stepping in to perform Server, Host/Hostess, or Cashier duties during high-volume periods or staffing shortfalls .
  • Setup, operate, and troubleshoot standard in-house Audio/Visual (AV) equipment, and coordinate seamlessly with outside AV vendor technicians when specialized setups are required .
  • Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness, safety, and physical decor across all event spaces, back-of-house staging areas, and storage rooms at all times .
  • Complete and submit detailed post-function reports immediately following events to log guest counts, operational timing, bar consumption, menu feedback, and notable issues .
2. BEO Planning, Inventory & Purchasing
  • Attend mandatory weekly Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings and client pre-construction/pre-con meetings to align on event details, timelines, and special requests .
  • Monitor and maintain inventories of operational supplies (linens, glassware, chinaware, silverware, table accessories) to prevent shortages during peak function schedules .
  • Coordinate and execute banquet supply purchases; order linens and specialty items tailored to specific BEO requirements and forecasted occupancy .
  • Accurately track physical inventory counts, verify received deliveries against purchase orders, properly store goods, and code invoices for accounting processing .
  • Participate actively in month-end F& B and banquet inventory audits in coordination with management .
3. Financial Control, Cash Handling & Administration
  • Strictly enforce and adhere to all established hotel cash handling policies and payment procedures .
  • Accurately track, summarize, and input event gratuities and service charge allocations into payroll systems following each function .
  • Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Kitchen Management team to control operating costs—active strategies include minimizing food/beverage waste, reducing chinaware/glassware breakage, preventing theft, conducting competitive price-shopping for supplies, managing banquet labor hours, and strictly limiting billing comps .
4. Client Relations & Guest Experience
  • Demonstrate a continuous personal commitment to collecting direct guest feedback regarding the overall banquet and dining experience .
  • Follow up proactively with event hosts and point-of-contact clients post-event to measure satisfaction, address feedback, and foster recurring business relationships .

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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