Wedding & Event Specialist | Hospitality Sales & Planning

Appellation; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation & holidays

401(k) Matching

Aflac supplemental

Team member discounts

Job summary

Appellation Lodi is seeking a full-time Event Specialist to coordinate weddings, meetings, and special events at our property. This role works closely with clients, guests, vendors, and all departments to ensure flawless planning and memorable experiences.

The successful candidate is highly organized, sales-driven, and passionate about hospitality, with at least one year of relevant experience and the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of wedding event planning, hospitality, catering, or related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, energetic, resourceful, and a creative problem solver.
• Strong ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Sales-oriented and self-motivated to achieve revenue goals.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor with a passion for hospitality and guest experiences.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to plan and coordinate all aspects of weddings, banquets, meetings, and special events.
• Conduct property tours and showcase venue features, services, and event capabilities.
• Build long-term relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Meet and exceed departmental revenue goals through strategic upselling of menus, rentals, and services.
• Create detailed and accurate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and communicate event details across departments.
• Coordinate all event logistics to ensure successful execution on the day of the event.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and vendors during events.
• Facilitate wedding rehearsals and ceremonies when applicable.
• Collaborate closely with Banquet Operations, Culinary, and Sales teams to ensure seamless service.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide exceptional customer service throughout the planning process.
• Manage timelines, payment schedules, guest counts, and client communications.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and professionally.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Participate in trade shows, promotional events, and sales initiatives.
• Stay informed on hospitality trends, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute creative ideas and recommendations to support departmental growth and innovation.

Skills

Wedding event planning

Hospitality

Sales-driven

Customer service

Organization

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Multitasking

Team player

Job description

Appellation Lodi is seeking a full-time Event Specialist to coordinate weddings, meetings, and special events at our property. This role works closely with clients, guests, vendors, and all departments to ensure flawless planning and memorable experiences.

The successful candidate is highly organized, sales-driven, and passionate about hospitality, with at least one year of relevant experience and the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.