Darden · 7 hours ago
Program Coordinator - Travel, Meeting & Events, and New Restaurant Openings
Orlando, FL
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelDarden is a company focused on managing travel, meetings, events, and new restaurant openings. The Program Coordinator role involves supporting logistics, coordinating accommodations, and ensuring the successful execution of various events and openings.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingRestaurants
Responsibilities
Source, negotiate, and contract hotels for openings and events across multiple cities
Set up direct billing for room blocks and manage room block inventory accurately throughout the timeline of openings or events
Provide clear and concise logistical details to NRO Managers and internal clients
Support Travel Managers by communicating with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and assisting with Online -Booking Tool (e.g., Concur) management, including traveler profiles
Manage and maintain weekly, monthly, and yearly reports for travel, meetings, and events
Process invoices for travel, meetings, events, and restaurant openings promptly and accurately
Collaborate with meeting planners to ensure the success of various meetings and events, including online registration support (e.g., via Cvent)
Maintain a calendar and list of events for meetings, openings, and other activities
Serve as a liaison with Human Resources for employee recognition and other related events
Reconcile final invoices and work with the travel team to ensure group rates are extended beyond the opening or event timeline
Request estimates from vendors and manage inventory of supplies and equipment for meetings and events
Provide administrative support to staff, attendees, and speakers, ensuring smooth execution of all activities
Qualification
Required
Highly organized with sharp attention to detail
Superior planning, time management, and organizational skills
Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving abilities
Cheerful, friendly, and upbeat outlook
Professional, responsible demeanor
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet-savvy
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently with sound judgment, tact, and poise
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Preferred
College coursework in pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in hospitality, hotel management, or a related field
Prior experience with hotels, travel management, or DMCs
Experience with online registration tools (e.g., Cvent) and travel booking tools (e.g., Concur)
Company
Darden
Darden’s family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining — Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Chuy's, Seasons 52, Eddie V's and Bahama Breeze.
Founded in 1938
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-05-31IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Chang
SVP & Chief Information Officer
Doug Milanes
SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
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