The Opportunity: The American Girl Tysons Corner retail store and bistro is seeking a Lead Party Planner. This position will be responsible for all aspects of providing a premier party experience by working one on one with party guests to create a magical event through superior communication and organization according to AG specifications.  This is a 30-hour, benefits eligible position.
 What Your Impact Will Be:  Ensure customer service is the top priority of the party team, including positive indicators on Customer Comment Cards  Coach and motivate staff to expected performance standards.
Promptly resolve/handle all customer problems/issues and special requests, in partnership with Management.
Meet sales goals and budgetary guidelines.
Have a strong understanding of the InfoGenesis and POS register systems and be able to complete all transactions according to company policy.
Work with Retail Service Support on incoming party requests/reservations, create party contract with customer detailing  party specifics, provide accurate and timely caterer orders, update Management on  food selection and number of attendees, along with developing a fair and balanced work schedule for the party team, assign FOH and BOH work assignments, maintain inventory, and follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines,.
Day of event:  Create and maintain a pleasant ambiance in the dining room and party rooms; work with the party team to greet and seat guests in a timely manner, manage special request and use sound judgement for challenging service situations, share store and event information with guests, take and deliver beverage and food orders, service the party throughout the event; prepare desserts and to-go transactions, deliver and process checks, bus and reset tables, daily clean up, and restocking of supplies.
Execute programs to AG standards, including games, crafts, hair styling and skin care of dolls.
Assist Management as needed to oversee the retail side of business including Retail Sales, Customer Service, Doll Hair/Salon, Programs/Events, and Personal Shopping.