Catering Coordinator Eckerd College

Compass Group • Saint Petersburg, FL

6d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inputs and maintains all reserve data for all events including inquiries, tentative and definite. Details function sheets with equipment needs and rental orders.
• Creates captain’s packets for each event including staff sheets, equipment pulls, beverage pulls, signage, expo sheets, etc. as needed and assures that captains are in receipt of packet.
• Creates buffet signage and printed menus as required for each event.
• Assembles and performs upkeep of organized event files including all correspondence, orders, invoices, payments, proposals, function sheets, etc.
• Processes certificate of insurance requests.
• Intakes inquiries including all pertinent event information client contact, date, time, format, number of guests, location, etc.
• Prepares proposals for events and submits staff requisitions.
• Supports sales initiatives through research, marketing interface, communications and sourcing
• Works with marketing department on materials and promotions.
• Assists with client walkthroughs of venue spaces and provides on-site sales representation at events as scheduled.
• Receives and processes all deposits.
• Reviews reserve financial entry to assure accurately forecasted and communicates with accounting on any needs, clarification, etc.
• Prepares final event invoicing and expense reports on a monthly basis.
• Assists in scheduling meetings, appointments, travel, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree