Job Description
Restaurant Associates
**Position Title: Event Planner**
**Salary: $70,000 - $75,000**
**Other Forms of Compensation:**
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,_ **This is R/A** **!**
**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:**
+ 1-3 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.**
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement Plan
+ Paid Time Off
+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
+ Associate Shopping Program
+ Health and Wellness Programs
+ Discount Marketplace
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Pet Insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Personal Leave
**Apply to Restaurant Associates today!**
_Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA_
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**Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.**
**Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.**
**Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.**
**Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.**
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( for paid time off benefits information.
**Req ID:** 1473584
Restaurant Associates
Leah Curry
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Job Tags
Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Early shift,
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