• Event Coordinator/Entertainer
  • Location
    1697 Chaffey's Lock Road, Elgin, ON| Ontario
  • Job ID
    30091
  • Views
    258
  • Date Posted
    06-03-2024
  • Expiry Date
    02-09-2024
  • Type of Job
    Full Time
  • Salary
    CAD 22.00 per hour plus tips & gratuities
  • Min. Experience
    1 year to less than 2 years
  • Min. Education
    College, CEGEP or other non-university or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Details
Please apply directly to jo@opinicon.com, subject line with job title. Please include cover letter, resume.
Job Description
Entertainment Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities:
-Plan, execute and host weekly entertainment events and activities for Opinicon guests (ie., music nights, social activities, themed events) focusing on customer engagement and retention
-In conjunction with the Events Coordinator, plan, lead and execute weddings, large group events and conferences
-Direct and lead weekly entertainment events in conjunction with Front of House and Back of House staff
-Mentor and train junior front of house employees
-Market events to select demographic via social media and print advertising
-Oversee sound and AV equipment set-up and tear down
-Responsible for all AV equipment maintenance
-Place orders for any materials and equipment needed through the Event Coordinator
-Manage event schedules and itineraries in conjunction with General Manager, Event Coordinator, Front of House Team and Kitchen Management.
-MC duties as required (weddings, conferences, large group events etc.)
-Back up Bar Supervision of staff when required, ensuring seamless guest experience.

Qualities/Characteristics of an ideal candidate:
-Excellent communication skills
-Time management skills
-Education and Training in Tourism/Entertainment/Bartending
-Experience in Tourism/Entertainment/Bartending
-Comfortable working with a crowd and guest engagement and retention
-Working well with others; coworkers, outside talent, customers
-Positive working attitude
-Eager to learn and develop their role (new position)
-Works well under time constraints and in a fast paced environment.