Lark

F&B Event Coordinator

Lark  •  Massachusetts (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

1. On-Site Event Execution & Operations

  • Inspect all function rooms, dining areas, and bars prior to event start times to ensure physical setups, decor, and tabletop presentation precisely match BEO specifications and venue standards .
  • Participate directly in daily banquet operations as needed—stepping in to perform Server, Host/Hostess, or Cashier duties during high-volume periods or staffing shortfalls .
  • Setup, operate, and troubleshoot standard in-house Audio/Visual (AV) equipment, and coordinate seamlessly with outside AV vendor technicians when specialized setups are required .
  • Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness, safety, and physical decor across all event spaces, back-of-house staging areas, and storage rooms at all times .
  • Complete and submit detailed post-function reports immediately following events to log guest counts, operational timing, bar consumption, menu feedback, and notable issues .

2. BEO Planning, Inventory & Purchasing

  • Attend mandatory weekly Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings and client pre-construction/pre-con meetings to align on event details, timelines, and special requests .
  • Monitor and maintain inventories of operational supplies (linens, glassware, chinaware, silverware, table accessories) to prevent shortages during peak function schedules .
  • Coordinate and execute banquet supply purchases; order linens and specialty items tailored to specific BEO requirements and forecasted occupancy .
  • Accurately track physical inventory counts, verify received deliveries against purchase orders, properly store goods, and code invoices for accounting processing .
  • Participate actively in month-end F&B and banquet inventory audits in coordination with management .

3. Financial Control, Cash Handling & Administration

  • Strictly enforce and adhere to all established hotel cash handling policies and payment procedures .
  • Accurately track, summarize, and input event gratuities and service charge allocations into payroll systems following each function .
  • Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Kitchen Management team to control operating costs—active strategies include minimizing food/beverage waste, reducing chinaware/glassware breakage, preventing theft, conducting competitive price-shopping for supplies, managing banquet labor hours, and strictly limiting billing comps .

4. Client Relations & Guest Experience

  • Demonstrate a continuous personal commitment to collecting direct guest feedback regarding the overall banquet and dining experience .
  • Follow up proactively with event hosts and point-of-contact clients post-event to measure satisfaction, address feedback, and foster recurring business relationships .
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About Lark

With a family of five self managed brands, a collection of nearly 100 independent spirited hotels and 33 restaurants across 27 states and 2 countries, Lark is North America’s leading hospitality management company and brand choice for hotels under 150 keys.

Who we are.

At Lark we are about people and service. We exist to bring people together, to create life-affirming experiences and to deliver exceptional hospitality to all we encounter.

On the ground we meet people eye to eye, without pretense or preconceived notions. We offer service and attention when wanted but privacy when it’s not. We present ourselves as we are, with personality, warmth, energy and integrity. To our guests we offer to support their agenda and do not overlay our own. We always remember that the experience we provide comes with high expectations and could be part of a pivotal part of our guests lives.

We seek people that have a natural hospitality soul and we believe that skills, procedures and the details can be taught. Good people create great experiences. Within our organization, we care for our team members as they care for our guests. We aim to develop and offer as many opportunities for growth and mentorship as possible. We celebrate each other and thrive because of it.

In our relationships with owners and investors we pledge to be genuine, collaborative, honest, and transparent in all of our interactions. We will work with intention and efficiency and to earn trust. If we make mistakes, we learn from them and memorialize our corrections so we’re always getting better. Above all else, we value healthy collaboration and long-term connections.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Year Founded
2012
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