RESERVATIONIST & ASST EVENTS COORDINATOR

Petit and Keet; Breckenridge (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Petit & Keet is a casual-fine dining restaurant in Arkansas known for its preeminent dining experiences and a culture of excellence. We are seeking an Assistant Events Coordinator & Reservationist to join our team and help manage reservations and events.

The role focuses on booking, confirming reservations, and supporting events with run-of-show details in a fast-paced, professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sales, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Professional office environment experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and creative thinking.
• OpenTable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing individual and group reservations and bookings.
• Oversee and assist with development and growth of catering sales.
• Manage sales of contracted events and reservation bookings.
• Assist with organization and running of contracted events.
• Assist events team with run of show details for contracted events.
• Operates office equipment, computers and terminals as necessary.
• Resolves customer requests and questions.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Fast-paced adaptability

Tools

Excel

Word

OpenTable

Job description

We are now accepting applications to a part of our exceptional restaurant team! We are excited to find the most qualified, passionate and hardworking members of the hospitality industry. Award-winning Petit & Keet is a casual-fine dining restaurant that has established itself as one of the preeminent dining destination in the state. Voted “Best Overall” Restaurant 2017, 2018, 2020, our staff has created a culture of excellence resulting in a fantastic place to work with a true family dynamic. Do you have what it takes to join our team?

Petit and Keet is looking for a Assistant Events Coordinator & Reservationist to join our team.

The position is responsible for booking and confirming reservations and assisting events team with management of events.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for managing individual & group reservations and bookings
• Oversee and assist with development and growth of catering sales
• Manage sales of contracted events and reservation bookings
• Assist with organization and running of contracted events
• Assist events team with details for run of show for contracted events
• Operates office equipment, computers and terminals as necessary
• Resolves customer requests and questions

QUALIFICATIONS & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sales, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)
• Must be able to work in a professional office environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and think on your feet
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and creative solution generation skills
• Experience with Open Table preferred but not mandatory

Jim Keet and Louis Petit have collaborated to present a polished casual restaurant and bar for Little Rock. This culinary-driven restaurant offers a variety of menu items including dishes crafted by renowned local chefs and use as many local products and ingredients as possible. Petit & Keet features a full bar with specialty drinks, cocktails and a signature bar menu. With a fresh redesign guests can enjoy an outdoor patio and bar, and also an event room for private parties.