Event Specialist

Event Specialist

Appellation Lodi is seeking a full-time Event Specialist to coordinate weddings, meetings, and special events at our property. This position works closely with customers, guests, vendors, and all company departments to ensure successful event execution and an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, highly organized, sales-driven, and committed to building long-term client relationships while driving top-line revenue.

As an Event Specialist, you will serve as the primary liaison between clients and operational teams to ensure seamless planning and execution of events that reflect the Appellation standards and ethos.

This is a full-time position that requires flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Meet with clients to plan and coordinate all aspects of weddings, banquets, meetings, and special events
• Conduct property tours and showcase venue features, services, and event capabilities
• Build long-term relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals
• Meet and exceed departmental revenue goals through strategic upselling of menus, rentals, and services
• Create detailed and accurate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and communicate event details across departments
• Coordinate all event logistics to ensure successful execution on the day of the event
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and vendors during events
• Facilitate wedding rehearsals and ceremonies when applicable
• Collaborate closely with Banquet Operations, Culinary, and Sales teams to ensure seamless service
• Anticipate guest needs and provide exceptional customer service throughout the planning process
• Manage timelines, payment schedules, guest counts, and client communications
• Resolve guest concerns professionally
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners
• Participate in trade shows, promotional events, and sales initiatives
• Stay informed on hospitality trends, company policies, and industry best practices
• Contribute creative ideas and recommendations to support departmental growth and innovation

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay (Salaried): $70,304
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and EAP
• Vacation and paid holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Aflac supplemental
• Team Member Discounts

Grow With Us

Born from the elegant merger of the culinary and hospitality worlds, Appellation is much more than a typical hotel company. Inspired by its name, this new hotel brand brings together the best of local elements in a new way: a hotel collection powered by people, connected by food, and defined by place - All designed to celebrate its destinations' culture, community, and craftsmanship.

Developed by visionary co-founders Charlie Palmer, one of America's best-known, award-winning chefs and pioneer in the American hotel-restaurant model, and Christopher Hunsberger, a 30-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and its former president of North Americas.

Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and Spa offers the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special occasions, business events, and more. As San Joaquin's leader in hospitality and culinary excellence, we provide a strong team atmosphere and career growth opportunities in various fields, including hotel industry, culinary arts, event planning, spa & wellness, administration, and management.

Our resort is located in Lodi, California, a hidden gem in the heart of Northern California's wine country that offers an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming small-town feel. Home to award-winning wineries, a charming downtown, and a close-knit community, Lodi is known for its beautiful weather, abundant outdoor recreation, and relaxed pace of life. The cost of living is significantly more affordable than many major metropolitan areas, at approximately 41% lower than San Francisco, 28% lower than Los Angeles, and 21% lower than Napa. With convenient access to Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe, Lodi is an ideal destination for professionals and families seeking career growth alongside a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of wedding event planning, hospitality, catering, banquet, or related experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, energetic, resourceful, and a creative problem solver
• Strong ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Solution-driven team player with a positive attitude
• Sales-oriented and self-motivated to achieve revenue goals
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision
• Professional demeanor with a passion for hospitality and guest experiences
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations