coord, catering - Washington, United States - Compass Group USA

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Job Description Seasons Position Title:
COORD, CATERING Pay 4

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Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing.

Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements.

All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Seasons Culinary is a high end contract food service organization that operates a number of notable accounts in the Washington DC metro area.

We are culinarians that offer extraordinary services to our extraordinary clients.

For our employees, we offer a full benefits plan, a schedule that respects work life balance and opportunities for learning and advancement.

Job SummarySummary:

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.

Essential Duties and 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 takes 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 sourcingWorks 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.


Qualifications:
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.
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Marketing is preferred.


About Compass Group:
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer:

this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Associates at Seasons are offered many fantastic benefits.

MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Seasons maintains a drug-free workplace.