Catering Event Coordinator (Part-Time)

Fooda•Buena Park, CA

36d•$24 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Catering Event Coordinator is a full-time, hourly role responsible for delivering a seamless, hospitality-driven catering experience for an assigned client in Orange County, CA. Part-time hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm. This role will be dedicated to a client site in South Irvine, with additional remote work for catering administration and back-end operations.

Requirements

2+ years of professional experience
You love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service
You are savvy with technology and will be comfortable in a fast-paced start-up
Highly organized, proactive, and take full ownership of your work and environment
You are resourceful, exhibit grace under pressure, and know you’re capable of finding solutions
Driver’s license and readily accessible vehicle with trunk space to store 2 six-foot folding tables
Recommend applying if you live within a 20-mile range of 92618

Nice To Haves

Prior catering, food service experience, or hospitality experience preferred

Responsibilities

Act as the single point of contact for Fooda's catering client with a focus on creating an exceptional lunch experience every day
Schedule restaurants, submit orders, and ensure a high-quality service experience each day on-site
Communicate all event details, client requests, and delivery information to restaurant partners
Gain competency with Fooda’s technology and standard operations procedures
Negotiate new menus with restaurant partners for special requests
Provide real-time onsite customer service to resolve issues promptly directly with the consumer
Escalate issues to the Client Success Team when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve
Can carry up to 40 lbs. per day and stand for up to two hours.