Catering Sales & Events Coordinator

University of Rochester; Rennes; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a catering/retail operations professional to manage catering events, budgets, and staffing at the Meliora Dining/UR Hospitality Services department. The role emphasizes customer service, menu planning, and coordination with chefs and vendors to ensure timely service.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 4 years of catering/retail management experience; an Associate’s degree is preferred. Flexible hours incl.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years catering/retail management experience.
• Associate’s degree in hospitality, business management or related field preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers with menu planning, ordering, and execution of catering events.
• Resolves customer service complaints, inventory, or cooking problems.
• Collaborates with chef, cook, and others to create menus, order supplies, and ensure timeliness to service.
• Oversees all catering operations, including inventory, budget, equipment, reporting, and special events.

Skills

Organization skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Flexible hours

Catering software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in hospitality or related

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

University of Rochester is seeking a catering/retail operations professional to manage catering events, budgets, and staffing at the Meliora Dining/UR Hospitality Services department. The role emphasizes customer service, menu planning, and coordination with chefs and vendors to ensure timely service.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 4 years of catering/retail management experience; an Associate’s degree is preferred. Flexible hours incl.