Catering & Special Events Coordinator
About The Position
The Catering & Special Events Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the overall day-to-day operations for the special events and catering department. This role involves planning and executing events as assigned and assisting the Director of Special Events. The position is located at The Star, Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The goal is for the Coordinator to work closely with department Directors and Managers to gain experience in completing tasks associated with special events catering and event planning, developing a working knowledge of special events planning, creating BEOs, and venue on-premise catering.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year in a hospitality coordinator role.
- Prior experience in creating BEOs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office document formatting.
- Working knowledge of culinary/food & beverage.
- Detail-oriented.
- Experience in creating BEOs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest and understanding of the special events and/or hospitality industry.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative and ability to think outside the box.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of catering event order system; proficient in Momentous, Reserve, Delphi – A plus.
- Knowledge of Social Tables, All Seated, Delphi Diagrams, or Visio – A plus.
Responsibilities
- Plan, detail, and execute catering requests for internal events and special events as assigned.
- Create event orders, floor plans, and event logistics reports.
- Prepare and execute BEO meetings.
- Work in conjunction with the culinary team to select menu options for assigned events and track internal costs.
- Create event orders for ticketed events.
- Assist the Director of Catering & Special Events with the planning and execution of catering orders for internal clients.
- Provide appropriate documentation to the accounting department to generate post-event invoices.
- Plan and execute special events with a range of experience as assigned.
- Support the catering operations for all ticketed events and special events as assigned.
- Attend various staff and stadium production meetings.
- Support the overall day-to-day operations for the catering department front of house, including maintaining BEO documentation, generating change reports, and weekly event tracking reports.
- Monitor the venue calendar for catering requests.
- Assist in overall special events preparation as needed.
- Assist with on-site event management for front and back of house.
- Develop knowledge of conflict resolution as it relates to special events planning and execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
