Catering & Event Coordinator

Riboli Family Wines; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned wine manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking a passionate Event Coordinator. The role involves managing all aspects of event planning at the historic winery, fostering guest relationships, and ensuring outstanding experiences. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in hospitality, strong interpersonal skills, and are tech-savvy. The pay range is $24 - $27 USD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hospitality, restaurant, or event coordination.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of event coordination from inquiry to execution.
• Coordinate with vendors to fulfill client event needs.
• Develop strong relationships with guests for high-quality experiences.

Skills

Event management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Tech-savvy

Bilingual (English/Spanish or Italian)

Tools

Tripleseat

Job description

Overview

Build your career at Riboli Family Wines! Riboli Family Wines is one of the fastest-growing wine manufacturers in the U.S. and has received the designation of American Winery of the Year from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. We are a family-owned business, four generations deep, with 100+ years of producing high quality wines. Our company’s leading wine brands include Stella Rosa, San Antonio, San Simeon, Maddalena, and Highlands 41.

Summary - Riboli Family Wines is seeking a passionate, service-oriented Event Coordinator to support the planning and execution of events at our historic San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has a positive, upbeat attitude and a love for food and wine. They thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and are committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences while upholding the winery’s hospitality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of event coordination from initial client inquiry through planning, vendor management, and on-site execution
• Coordinate with outside vendors to fulfill each client\'s specific event needs
• Develop strong guest relationships using hospitality expertise to deliver high-quality experiences
• Handle all event inquiries and maintain communication with prospective and confirmed clients
• Serve as liaison between clients and staff to ensure clear communication of all event details
• Delegate tasks to support staff and vendors as needed for each event, ensuring that all team members understand their responsibilities and timelines
• Support event setup, greet clients upon arrival, and assist with event execution as needed
• Ensure timely follow-up with clients including Thank You notes and outreach for repeat business
• Communicate with kitchen staff to discuss event details, dietary needs, and menu timelines

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hospitality, restaurant, or event coordination
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Friendly, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new platforms
• Experience with Tripleseat catering software is a plus
• Sales-driven with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences
• Willingness to learn about wine and viticulture
• Able to stand for long periods and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or Italian) preferred
• Able to work flexible hours, mornings, evenings, weekdays, and weekends

Pay Range

$24 - $27 USD

Equal Opportunity

Riboli Family Wines is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.