Catering Coordinator

Greater Philadelphia Area

Off-Premise Events

Job description

Premier food service/catering/events company located in Philadelphia is seeking an individual for a Catering Coordinator. This position is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of our administrative activities as well as assisting with events and meeting space operations to ensure overall client satisfaction. This individual reports to management. The position is a fast paced one with multiple tasks and projects. Strong organization skills and ability prioritize with end results in mind is required. Previous hospitality, event and or catering industry experience are a strong plus.

Duties to include:

• Phone inquiries, available for walk-throughs/site visits
• Managing Facility and Catering contracts
• Act as rental client contact/agent for any venue related issue, event material drop-offs/pick-up, vendor information, obtaining vendor COI, Vendor load-in schedules
• Supplemental site visits (photographers, florist, dj/band)
• On-site contact/MOD for events

Communications with Venue staff and coordination of External Rental Client needs

• Coordination for On-site deliveries – rentals, wedding “stuff drop-offs”, vendor arrivals, miscellaneous deliveries
• Office organization – supplies, etc
• Must be willing to work event-based hours that may include evenings and weekends

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the availability to work flexible hours.
• Must have working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook
• Must have strong professional etiquette
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Proficiency in multi-tasking.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under stress.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates level college degree or higher preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Hospitality, event and or catering industry experience strongly preferred
• Off Premise catering experience strongly preferred
• Catering/Hospitality/Events 2 years min. preferred
• Must have previous customer service experience.
• Previous administrative experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $50,000+ per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• ~10 hour shifts; ~50 hour work weeks
• Days off are flexible and are driven by the event schedule

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

• Varied for Off Premise

Apply Now - Catering Coordinator located in Philadelphia, PA

For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to matt@geckohospitality.com.