Catering Coordinator
Job Reference Number: 23268
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Corporate-Chefs
State: Maine (US-ME)
The Role at a glance:
Corporate Chefs is looking for a Catering Coordinator to join our team at our corporate dining location UNUM in Portland!
Reports To:
Food Service Director
Job Summary:
The Catering Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting the Food Service Director and responsible for backing up the other Catering Attendants. Compensation is $25 an hour.
Qualifications + Skills:
- Prior administrative experience, but not required.
- Prior event experience preferred, but not required
- Excellent computer skills necessary, including spreadsheets, customer relationship management systems, and virtual ticketing, Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate work related information to co-workers, supervisors, vendors and clients. This includes written and verbal communication.
- Must be able stay organized, and keep others organized, including scheduling meetings and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently
- Must have strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy on all assignments
- Able to work a flexible work schedule, with the ability to work in an environment with competing priorities
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for Event Signage, ensuring accuracy for station layout and allergens
- Assist Event Managers by maintaining calendar and appointments, scheduling logistical meetings.
- Assist Event Managers in responding to client questions including menu selections, logistics, rental equipment and party production.
- Handle in house questions including menu selections, logistics, rental equipment and party production.
- Assist Events Manager by attending tastings and logistical meetings when necessary.
- Assist Events Managers in planning, coordinating and executing events.
- Distribution of Party Folders
- Perform and complete all reasonable assignments as requested by management.
Our Benefits:
- Weekly Pay
- Mon-Fri Schedule
- Medical (FT Employees)
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Discount Program
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
- EAP
- 401k
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
- Paid Time Off
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About Corporate Chefs:
Offering foodservice management services to businesses across 17 states and the District of Columbia, Corporate Chefs is an on-site restaurant company that works to provide excellent dining solutions to our clients. With over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on cooking every meal from scratch, sourcing our ingredients locally, and focusing on the health and wellbeing of our clients.
About Elior North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.
Nearest Major Market: Portland Maine