Event Coordinator

YAYA; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaya’s on Belleview in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking an organized Event Coordinator to manage private events from inquiry to execution. You will drive guest experiences, coordinate details, and collaborate with the restaurant team to ensure flawless events.

The role requires evening and weekend availability, a proactive mindset, and strong communication. Compensation is hourly with potential commission on event revenue.

Qualifications

• Restaurant, hospitality, event planning, or sales experience required - 5+ years.
• Motivated, proactive self-starter who takes ownership.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Friendly, professional, and customer-service focused.
• Ability to manage multiple events and details at once.

Responsibilities

• Respond to event inquiries and actively follow up with prospective clients
• Coordinate events from start to finish, including proposals, menus, timelines, and day-of details
• Build relationships with clients and provide excellent customer service
• Promote Yaya’s as an event destination and seek out new event opportunities
• Coordinate with the restaurant team to ensure events run smoothly
• Be involved in events as needed and ensure everything meets Yaya’s standards

Skills

Event planning

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Job description

Event Coordinator

Yaya’s on Belleview is looking for a motivated, self-starting Event Coordinator to manage and grow our private events and large-party business.

This is a hands-on role responsible for taking events from the initial inquiry through execution, while providing an exceptional experience for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Respond to event inquiries and actively follow up with prospective clients
• Coordinate events from start to finish, including proposals, menus, timelines, and day-of details
• Build relationships with clients and provide excellent customer service
• Promote Yaya’s as an event destination and seek out new event opportunities
• Coordinate with the restaurant team to ensure events run smoothly
• Be involved in events as needed and ensure everything meets Yaya’s standards

Qualifications

• Restaurant, hospitality, event planning, or sales experience required - 5+ years
• Motivated, proactive self-starter who takes ownership
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills
• Friendly, professional, and customer-service focused
• Ability to manage multiple events and details at once

Compensation: $30-35/hour, based on experience, plus commission on event revenue generated.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, personable, and driven to grow the events business while creating an excellent experience for our guests.