CATERING COORDINATOR

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $20 - $22 / hour

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As a Catering Coordinator, you will hold duties related to sales/marketing, administration, and coordination for on and off premise catering events. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors.

Overall Job Responsibilities:

• Will interact as team players, take initiative, and remain alert for imaginative approaches to day-to-day tasks
• Will respond positively to Managers/Supervisors on direct requests as required
• Will maintain a professional appearance and grooming standard as indicated in the company employee handbook
• As business dictates, Associates will be flexible with regard to working during lunch breaks, after business hours and on weekends;
• Associates should be ready for business and settled 10 minutes before start of shift; mandatory morning walk through sessions should take place before the official start of each day
  
  

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for setting and breaking down meeting rooms based on client requirements
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., and possess strong organizational and communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, and maintain an accurate furniture inventory, highlighting inventory requirements to Managers and Planners
• Perform daily walk through of entire Conference Center to ensure space is well maintained, organized and clean before and after each event; check rooms against work orders for accuracy on a daily basis
• Highlight issues to Managers and Planners - furniture repairs, etc.
• Ensure that each conference room is equipped with all standard supplies
• Check Conference Center equipment frequently to make certain all is operational at all times (phones, copiers, pc, etc.)
• Set each room with standard prop set (pad, pen, water, candy) each evening, and refresh rooms as required throughout the day
• Follow direction of Manager and Conference Planners regarding client agendas, refreshing conference room during breaks
• Direct clients to appropriate meeting rooms as required
• Assist client with furniture requests before and during meeting if necessary
• Work a flexible daily schedule, including weekends depending on business demands
• Remain accommodating to all clients during a rapidly changing environment
• Focus on maintaining strong customer service skills
• Must be strong team player
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in dining, catering and/or events.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as the business demands.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Marketing is preferred.
  
  

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates At Flik Hospitality Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
  
  

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1573041

Flik Hospitality Group

JEANNE M LANE

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