What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Coordinator position at Elon Dining?
We are seeking a catering coordinator that is highly organized, efficient, and punctual to manage our catering and event services. The catering coordinator is responsible for welcoming guests/clients, organizing and coordinating event planning, managing food preparation and presentation needs according to the events, inventory maintenance, communicating with third party vendors, supervising and scheduling staff, and ensuring the sanitation standards of the kitchen.
To be successful in catering coordination, the ideal candidate would be professional, personable, provide excellent customer service, and cost management skills. The ideal candidate would also have relevant work history in the food service or hospitality industries.
Catering Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Welcome and greeting customers/clients
- Communicate effectively with guests and staff with a friendly, courteous demeanor
- Respond to the needs of clients and customers in a timely manner
- Organize a timeline for the event that is smooth and efficient
- Ensure that the décor is properly set up and then broken down after the event
- Ensure that food orders are processed and on time for the events
- Manage inventory of food and supplies to ensure that all the needs will be met for the event
- Communicate and coordinate with third party vendors and external suppliers to ensure the inventory is stocked
- Oversee the catering and kitchen staff
- Schedule and maintain proper staffing for event schedules
- Manage budgeting and assist with financing duties including the food and décor budgets for an event
- Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
Catering Coordinator Requirements:
- High school diploma is required and a bachelor's degree or associate's degree in hospitality or culinary arts is preferred
- Prior experience as a catering coordinator, or other relevant position in the hospitality or food service experience industry
- Finance or business management skills
- Excellent communication skills and effective problem-solving skills
- Organized and punctual
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28