Catering & Events Coordinator

XO Taco•Syracuse, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Feast Coast Hospitality is seeking a Catering & Events Coordinator to oversee catering and private event sales across all their brands. This role involves working directly with clients to create memorable experiences and coordinating with operations teams to ensure flawless execution. The ideal candidate is a salesperson, event planner, relationship builder, and hospitality professional looking to contribute to a growing hospitality group in Central New York.

Requirements

Hospitality, catering, event planning, or sales experience preferred.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments.
Positive attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality.
Flexible availability, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Love planning events as much as attending them.
Enjoy networking and creating long-term client relationships.
Have experience in weddings, corporate events, or catering sales.
Think creatively and solve problems before they become problems.
Believe every event—large or small—deserves exceptional hospitality.

Responsibilities

Grow catering and private event sales across all Feast Coast Hospitality brands.
Respond to inquiries and guide clients from first conversation through event execution.
Create customized proposals, menus, and event packages.
Coordinate logistics with restaurant managers, chefs, and food truck teams.
Manage event calendars, contracts, invoices, and timelines.
Attend key events to ensure seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences.
Build relationships with corporate clients, wedding venues, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Develop new partnerships and uncover new catering and event opportunities.
Represent Feast Coast Hospitality at networking events, expos, and community functions.
Work closely with the marketing team to promote catering services and seasonal offerings.
Continuously improve systems and guest experiences across all brands.