Catering Assistant

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is assisting a global Real Estate asset manager with a 120-year history, seeking a Catering Assistant on site in downtown Manhattan. The role supports executive meetings, special events, and conference center functions with a client‑service mindset.

You will set up events, coordinate catering and vendors, manage meeting technology, and ensure spaces are presentation-ready while providing attentive service to executives, employees, and external guests.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of catering support experience, preferably in hospitality or service-focused environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Calm, resourceful, and comfortable troubleshooting issues in real time.
• Able to stand for extended periods and assist with hands-on event operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and support executive meetings, special events, and conference center functions
• Coordinate catering, vendors, meeting technology, and event logistics
• Provide attentive service to executives, employees, and external guests
• Maintain conference rooms and shared spaces to exceptional presentation standards
• Assist with meeting technology and coordinate technical support when needed
• Respond professionally to guest requests and service concerns

Skills

Catering support

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality experience

Event operations

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a global Real Estate asset manager with over $600 billion in assets under management, and a 120-year history, is seeking a Catering Assistant. The position is based on site in downtown Manhattan.

Who You Are

• You have 2+ years of catering support experience, preferably in hospitality, catering, or a service-focused environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Calm, resourceful, and comfortable troubleshooting issues in real time
• Able to stand for extended periods and assist with hands-on event operations

What You'll Do

• Set up and support executive meetings, special events, and conference center functions
• Coordinate catering, vendors, meeting technology, and event logistics
• Provide attentive service to executives, employees, and external guests
• Maintain conference rooms and shared spaces to exceptional presentation standards
• Assist with meeting technology and coordinate technical support when needed
• Respond professionally to guest requests and service concerns

What Success Looks Like

• Meetings and events run smoothly from setup through breakdown
• Executives and guests receive consistently responsive, high-quality service
• Conference spaces remain organized, professional, and ready for use

Salary Range: $60,000 - 70,000 annually, based on experience

Location: Downtown Manhattan, NYC -- Fully on site

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.