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Event Planner

Compass GroupWashington, DC, US
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Event Planner

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work.

Job Summary

As an Event Planner, you'll support the day-to-day operations of conference catering services at The World Bank. From coordinating coffee breaks and breakfasts to handling light lunch deliveries, your role is essential to ensuring seamless hospitality across the campus. You'll respond to requests through a shared inbox, coordinate daily orders, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Coordinate daily catering services for internal meetings and conferences, including coffee, tea, pastries, fruit, and boxed meals
  • Respond to service requests from a high-volume shared email inbox with integrity and accuracy
  • Confirm order details, delivery times, guest counts, and dietary needs with internal stakeholders
  • Work closely with culinary and service teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of orders
  • Maintain accurate records in catering management systems
  • Assist with quality checks and follow up on any service concerns
  • Support occasional small receptions or hospitality setups as needed
  • Report to the Senior Event Planner and assist with administrative tasks

Qualifications :

  • 13 years of experience in catering, hospitality, or conference services
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience using shared inboxes and service coordination tools
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with event or catering software is a plus
  • Customer-focused with a professional and courteous demeanor
  • Flexible availability for early mornings or peak service times
  • Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

    Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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