CATERING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Houston, TX

9d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfgang Puck Catering is hiring a full-time Catering Administrative Assistant in Houston, Texas. The role provides clerical functions and administrative support for food service programs. The assistant serves as a primary contact for clients, offers professional customer service, and assists with catering requests, event details, and special accommodations. The position also supports catering and event operations by coordinating with culinary and service teams, preparing event spaces, and helping ensure a seamless client experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some weekends needed; hours may vary. The pay range is $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

At least 2 years of catering events and administrative experience.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Answer telephones and direct inquiries in a professional, client-centered manner.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and assist with catering requests, event details, and special accommodations.
Manage emails, schedule meetings, prepare catering orders, and maintain organized records.
Coordinate with culinary and service teams, assist with event operations, and prepare event spaces.
Maintain confidential personnel files.
Assist management staff in preparing confidential employment and labor relations documents, including proposed disciplinary notices.
Assist with staffing, including finding staff when employees call out on short notice.
Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, school personnel, administrators, students' parents, and the Supervisor.
Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date records of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, if applicable.
Enter weekly cash sales and meal counts using a computer.
Perform daily bank deposit reconciliation.
Process vendor invoices for payment using a computer; verify calculations and item prices against bid specifications and resolve pricing discrepancies.
Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliation.
Prepare monthly state claim forms for reimbursement.
Assist in preparing end-of-month financial reports.
Attend in-service and/or safety meetings as required.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform work safely.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow company policies and safety procedures, including using appropriate cut-resistant gloves, oven/fryer/steamer gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.