Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
OverviewPergola Event Coordinator assists in coordinating and supervising events to ensure that they achieve set objectives. The purpose of the position is to provide convenient and efficient service that creates an experience that exceeds expectations. Under the direction of the Director of Sales, assist in handling inquiries for private events in Pergola Restaurant. The Event Coordinator will assist in managing and developing the promotions, communications and branding aspects of the events for Pergola Restaurant.
Responsibilities Under the direction of the Director of Sales, assist in handling inquiries for private events in PergolaFollow up on the leads for events Understand requirements for each eventUnder the direction of the Pergola General Manager and Marketing department, assist in managing and developing the promotions, communications and branding aspects of the event for Pergola Restaurant.Plan event with attention to detail and time constraintsResolving problems and guest inquiries before and during the eventPreparing reports and making a presentation to management after the eventDevelop a complete understanding of the requirements for every eventPrepare BEOs and final contracts to send to the client for approval Do final checks on the day of the event to ensure everything meets standardsAssist the sales team in detailing social room blocks Qualifications Experience in event planning or event coordination in a hotel environmentProven track record of creative, successful eventsExcellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skillsAbility to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindsetComputer knowledge skills and advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and ExcelFlexible and long hours sometimes required.Must be able to stand/walk the Majority of the shiftLight to moderate work - exerting up to 50 pounds of force, occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects as required.Demonstrate a warm, friendly professional demeanor at all timesPoses and display a warm friendly professional demeanor at all times.Possess and display strong communication skills, able to effectively listen to understand and response to guest/client questions or request.Demonstrate ability to take initiate including anticipating Guest/Client or operation’s needs.Comply with all Hotel and Corporate (Highgate Hotels) Standards and Regulations set forth, so as to encourage safe and efficient hotel operationsExperience in event planning or event coordination in a hotel environment Proven track record of creative, successful eventsExcellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skillsAbility to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindsetPreferred skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in hospitality management or event planning
Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, and Excel
Highgate Hotels, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains the policy of recruiting and retaining the best-qualified personnel who demonstrate the ability to perform competently and work well with others. It is the policy of Highgate Hotels to provide equal employment opportunity regardless of race (including traits historically or culturally associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), color, age (40 and over), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), medical condition (as defined under state law), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under section 12801.9 of the California Vehicle Code), ancestry, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, parental status, domestic partner status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including perceived pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or pregnancy-related conditions), military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination is applied to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws in ensuring equal opportunity and employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.The following link provides more information regarding the Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment: EEO is the Law – Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.