Catering Coordinator/Admin Assistant

Chick-fil-A; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A of Seneca is seeking a dynamic Catering Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to manage the end-to-end catering experience, from order intake to post-event follow-up. You will support the leadership team and help grow catering revenue in a fast-paced setting.

This dual-role requires hands-on involvement in operations, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to exceptional guest service during peak events and tailgates at Clemson.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating catering orders across multiple channels.
• Ability to track invoices and monitor payments.
• Strong communication with kitchen and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end catering experience: taking orders, creating quotes, coordinating details.
• Execute catering orders by preparing, assembling, and delivering, ensuring accuracy.
• Track and grow catering business with detailed records and follow-up of guests and invoices.
• Maintain catering systems: inventory tracking and vehicle documentation/compliance.
• Support events including Clemson home game tailgates.

Skills

Catering coordination

Administrative support

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Our Mission

At Chick-fil-A of Seneca our mission is to serve craveable food (fast), show genuine care, and create memorable moments.

Role Overview

This is a high-impact, dual-role position responsible for both administrative excellence and growing our catering business.

You will be the point person for each guest's catering experience, from first contact to final follow-up.

This role is not a desk-only position. It requires someone who is energized by a fast-paced environment, comfortable being on their feet, and motivated to improve systems, increase efficiency and drive results and growth.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities

• Maintain organization, structure, and administrative excellence for the leadership team
• Manage office operations including:
  • Phones, emails, packages, etc.
  • Daily time punch accuracy
  • Deposits and change funds
• Support team culture by:
  • Assist in coordinating employee recognition, birthdays, and milestones
  • Ensure a clean, organized, and highly functional office environment
  • Support leadership with tracking systems (logs, journals, accountability tools)
  • Follow up on guest care opportunities (recovery, notes, documentation)

Catering Coordinator Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end catering experience:
• Taking orders (phone, in-person, online)
• Creating quotes and coordinating details
• Communicating clearly with kitchen leaders
• Execute catering orders by:
  • Preparing, assembling, and delivering orders as needed
  • Ensuring accuracy, presentation, and timeliness
• Create memorable guest experiences through:
  • Proactive communication and follow-up
  • Problem-solving and recovery when needed
• Track and grow catering business:
  • Maintain detailed records of orders, guests, and invoices
  • Follow up on unpaid invoices and ensure timely payments
  • Monitor sales performance and identify growth opportunities
• Maintain catering systems:
  • Inventory tracking (supplies, bags, equipment)
  • Catering vehicle documentation and compliance
• Partner with leadership to:
  • Set goals and strategies for catering growth
  • Improve systems, efficiency, and throughput
• Support special events including Clemson home game tailgates

Work Environment & Expectations

• Schedule: Typically Monday-Friday (8am-4pm) with flexibility required. Includes two Saturdays per month and availability for events/tailgates.
• Fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and active involvement in operations
• Must be comfortable switching between administrative work and operations
• Expected to identify inefficiencies and build better systems

What Success Looks Like

• Catering orders are accurate, on time, and remarkable
• Guests feel genuinely cared for and choose to order agai
• Administrative systems are organized, proactive, and reliabl
• Catering sales show consistent growth
• The team feels supported, celebrated, and set up for success

Competencies We're Looking For

• Strong alignment with our mission: Craveable Food (fast), Genuine Care, Memorable Moments
• Highly organized with excellent time management
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Problem-solver who brings solutions, not just problems
• Positive, team-focused attitude that builds culture
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy

Keywords

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Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job - it's an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.