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Der Dutchman Restaurant | Bellville, OH

Pay: Competitive – Based on Experience

Looking for a career where you can create memorable experiences and build meaningful relationships? Join the team at Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville, OH!

Der Dutchman Restaurant is a great place to start or grow your career. If you enjoy planning events, building relationships, staying organized, and delivering exceptional hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

As our Event Coordinator, you'll play a key role in promoting and coordinating fundraising events, catering services, banquets, and our wholesale bakery route. You'll work closely with clients and our restaurant team to ensure every event is organized, executed flawlessly, and leaves guests with an unforgettable experience.

• Coordinate and promote fundraising events, catering services, banquets, and the wholesale bakery route.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining clear and consistent communication from initial inquiry through event completion.
• Plan and coordinate all event logistics, ensuring client expectations are met with exceptional attention to detail.
• Work closely with restaurant staff and management to communicate event details and ensure seamless execution.
• Ensure all food, equipment, and event materials are prepared, loaded, delivered, and set up accurately and on schedule.
• Respond promptly to catering, banquet, and fundraising inquiries by phone and email, providing outstanding customer service.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients regarding event details, updates, and any changes leading up to their event.
• Conduct post-event reviews with supervisors and staff to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with guests, businesses, and community organizations to help grow catering, fundraising, and banquet business.
• Maintain accurate event calendars, records, and client communications while ensuring a high level of organization throughout the planning process.

• Previous catering, banquet, event planning, or hospitality experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills with a genuine passion for hospitality
• Positive, friendly, and professional attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage changing deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, guests, and team members
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating with others
• Flexible and adaptable to changing event needs and schedules
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) is a plus

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and move throughout the restaurant and event spaces as needed
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules

Our team members enjoy:

1. DHG Discounts - on meals/merchandise/lodging/shows
2. Free Meals
3. Wooden Nickels
4. On-the-job training
5. Flexible schedules
6. Scholarship program

• Medical insurance and HSA
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness Program
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, Critical Illness, and Term Life Insurance available

At Der Dutchman, hospitality is more than what we do—it's who we are. We value teamwork, integrity, and serving others with excellence. When you join our team, you'll become part of a workplace where people genuinely care about one another and take pride in creating memorable experiences for every guest.

Pay is competitive and based on experience.

Apply today and become part of the Der Dutchman family!

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