About the job
Farmer Copleys is a multi award-winning Farm Shop, Café & Functions space based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
On the farm, we grow pumpkins, strawberries, asparagus, rhubarb, raspberries, blackberries, liquorice, apples and flowers. We also host festivals and other seasonal events.
Our farm shop includes a butchery and deli and is serviced by our own scratch bakery.
Moo café offers a delicious menu showcasing the delicious ingredients available from our bakery, farm shop and farm.
We have a skilled and talented team of farmers, butchers, bakers and chefs to grow, make and prepare our range of products and menus for the café, the shop and private functions too.
We are looking to recruit a FUNCTIONS CO-ORDINATOR to manage our private functions.
The job is full time and will involve all aspects of functions management from initial booking to delivery on the day. We are a seven day operation so weekend working will be required with time off during the week. This is a flexible role which will suit someone who likes variety and has great attention to detail because it certainly isn’t routine or boring!
Answering enquiries, providing information, taking bookings, gathering details and accurately communicating with relevant departments to ensure perfect delivery. With the support of a small casual functions team for effective delivery on the day ensuring customer expectations are met and effective clear up afterwards.
The functions we run are daytime in the main although they do cover weekend too. They may be funeral teas, conferences, baby showers, etc or sometimes, company run events.
This opportunity could suit someone newly qualified in events where theory can be put into practice and skills developed and fine-tuned. Equally it could be just the job for someone already experienced in delivering events who wants to let go of the corporate feel and deliver truly personal experiences.
For us, it is all about finding someone who fits with our values and who understands the importance of making our customers happy. Someone with: a smiling face; a positive attitude; a willing approach; commitment second to none; the ability to keep everyone in the loop, the ability to juggle several things at once and superb attention to detail.
Duties to include but not limited to:
- Dealing with phone/email/in person enquiries
- Scheduling meetings with potential clients
- Completing paperwork for each function to reflect the individual client and their requirements
- Timely circulation of paperwork and ensuring all departments know what is required.
- Co-ordinating and communicating with casual events team.
- Ensuring that function are delivered like clockwork.
- Ensuring function spaces are clean and tidy.
- Keeping account of functions stock and ordering needs
- Being involved in all aspects of the delivery of the function on the day
- Key holder responsibilities, till operation, cashing up
- Conducting themselves in a friendly and professional manner that positively reflects Farmer Copleys.
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