Catering Coordinator

Sodexo; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & advancement

Benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo at Wayne State University is seeking a Catering Coordinator to manage event catering, reservations, bookings and related services. The position emphasizes process focus, attention to detail, and strong oral/written communication to serve as the primary point of contact for events.

This full-time, on-site role features varying shifts with open availability preferred; pay ranges from $21 to $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Strong teamwork and reliability required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and attend events.

Responsibilities

• Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, and progress reports.
• Coordinate logistics, setup/knockdown, and on-site problem resolution.
• Assist in project coordination, including budgets and staffing.
• Punctual attendance and reliable shift coverage.
• Other duties as assigned per account.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Job description

Catering Coordinator

Location: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - 10527002

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $21 per hour - $23 per hour

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with SodexoMagic is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

As a Catering Coordinator at SodexoMagic, you are process-focused and detail-orientated. Your dedication to details and helping others will bring a meaningful impact on everyone. Utilizing your excellent oral and written skills, you will effectively serve as a point of contact for events such as caterings, reservations, bookings and other services.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform some administrative tasks such as arranging meetings, developing agendas and preparing progress reports.
• Coordinate logistics, setup/knockdown and on-site problem resolution.
• May assist in daily coordination of projects, including preparing and maintaining project plans, budgets and staffing requirements
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 0 – 2 years of related experience

Link to full Job description (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/0R0kyk)

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to SodexoMagic’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Link to benefits summary (https://ai-client-static-host.s3.amazonaws.com/upload/0cb81470b79549eaa37e71c511157d9b/English%20Benefit%20Guide.pdf)

Overall, SodexoMagic strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about SodexoMagic’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and SodexoMagic. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and SodexoMagic, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.