Catering Sales Coordinator @ San Diego Convention - Sodexo Live

Sodexo Live

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Full Time with Benefits

Position pays $ per hour
Nothing beats the power of being at a live event.

That's why we're proud to announce the launch of Sodexo Live, our brand dedicated to the sports, events and hospitality industry.

We concentrate all of our skills, insight, and experience into one brand that instinctively knows how to make the most of every moment.

Let's go Live Together.

Sodexo Live and our partner venues have been defining extraordinary experiences through thoughtful hospitality, expertly delivered, for more than 80 years at gathering places across North America and the United Kingdom.

As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend together more rewarding and more valuable.

"Making it better to be there since 1929."TM

Nothing beats the power of being at a live event.

That's why we're proud to announce the launch of Sodexo Live, our brand dedicated to the sports, events and hospitality industry.

We concentrate all of our skills, insight, and experience into one brand that instinctively knows how to make the most of every moment.

Let's go Live Together.

As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend together more rewarding and more valuable.

"Making it better to be there since 1929."TM

The San Diego Convention Center is located on sparkling San Diego Bay in the heart of a vibrant downtown.

Abundant, flexible space and five-star service make the San Diego Convention Center the meeting planner's choice for hosting major conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events.

The San Diego Convention Center has 2.6 million sq. ft.

to include 72 meeting/banquet rooms, eight exhibit halls, two ballrooms and a special events area - the Sails Pavilion, 138-seat capacity onsite restaurant and 36-seat bar, 8 concession stands in exhibit halls, 2 full-service kitchens, portable specialty services and 3 Starbucks lobby operations.

Some of the many types of events offered at the San Diego Convention Center include the annual Comic Con and ESRI shows, full service plated dinners and buffet & reception events.

We are currently seeking a Catering Sales Coordinator at the San Diego Convention Center.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate and execute administrative processes to ensure the overall efficiency of Sodexo Live business operations.
Perform general clerical duties
Liaise with clients, vendors and outside entities
Uphold Centerplate's standards for accuracy, efficiency and quality, as they relate to administrative functions
Provide administrative support to the Catering Sales Manager and ICW.
Handle all Catering inquiries and ensure timely follow up on the same business day.
Take small bookings repeat or new, as required. Larger more detailed requests for bookings, proposals or negotiations are to be passed on to the Catering Sales Manager and ICW.
Prepare and send out all correspondence concerning: Function Contracts and Terms & Conditions.
Maintaining an accurate filing system for the Catering department.
Keep an accurate and detailed function book.

Job Requirements:

Minimum two (2) years administrative experience required and food & beverage background preferred
Ability to work independently, exercising appropriate skills for effective judgment, creative problem solving and taking initiative
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to deliver and interpret information across various sources
Ability to provide a high level of customer service
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
Ability to lift & carry 35 pounds
Ability to work in fast paced environment

Other requirements:

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to work in extremes of cold to heat.
Must be able to exert wellpaced mobility to maneuver quickly among different areas of the facility.