Catering Assistant

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in New York is seeking a Catering Assistant to support daily operations for meetings and events in a financial services setting. You will coordinate orders, manage inventory, and liaise with vendors to ensure timely delivery and top service quality.

Join a firm that values precision, teamwork, and client-focused hospitality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating catering services or similar roles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality service delivery.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering orders and ensure timely delivery for meetings and events.
• Maintain inventory of catering supplies and restock as needed.
• Communicate with vendors to manage catering needs and resolve issues efficiently.
• Set up and break down catering arrangements, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Collaborate with team members to meet client expectations and service standards.
• Monitor quality and presentation of food and beverages.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Catering coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

A Catering Assistant in New York will support daily operations by coordinating and managing catering services within a financial services environment. This role requires attention to detail and effective communication to ensure seamless service delivery.

Join a firm known for managing high-quality assets around the world, offering employees the chance to make a tangible impact on landmark projects and investments. With a strong focus on innovation, professional development, and global collaboration, it provides an environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.

Description

• Coordinate catering orders and ensure timely delivery for meetings and events.
• Maintain inventory of catering supplies and restock as needed.
• Communicate with vendors to manage catering needs and resolve issues efficiently.
• Set up and break down catering arrangements, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Collaborate with team members to meet client expectations and service standards.
• Monitor quality and presentation of food and beverages.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Catering Assistant should have:

• Experience coordinating catering services or similar roles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality service delivery.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to $70000 annually plus OT eligible.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.