Catering Coordinator (Spelman)

Compass Group USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a detail‑oriented Catering Coordinator to support on- and off-premise events with sales administration and coordination. You will manage event data, prepare proposals, and liaise with clients and vendors to ensure accurate information and smooth operations.

The role requires excellent communication, multi-tasking, and proficiency with MS Office. A hospitality or marketing background is preferred; flexible scheduling is required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in dining, catering and/or events.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inputs and maintains all reserve data for events and details function sheets with equipment needs and rental orders.
• Creates captain’s packets for each event including staff sheets and equipment pulls.
• Prepares proposals for events and submits staff requisitions.
• Assists with client walkthroughs of venues and provides on-site sales representation at events as scheduled.
• Receives and processes deposits and prepares final invoicing and expense reports.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

As a Catering Coordinator, you will hold duties related to sales/marketing, administration, and coordination for on and off premise catering events. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inputs and maintains all reserve data for all events including inquiries, tentative and definite. Details function sheets with equipment needs and rental orders.
• Creates captain’s packets for each event including staff sheets, equipment pulls, beverage pulls, signage, expo sheets, etc. as neededand assures that captains are in receipt of packet.
• Creates buffet signage and printed menus as required for each event.
• Assembles and performs upkeep of organized event files including all correspondence, orders, invoices, payments, proposals, function sheets, etc.
• Processes certificate of insurance requests.
• Intakes inquiries including all pertinent event information client contact, date, time, format, number of guests, location, etc.
• Prepares proposals for events and submits staff requisitions.
• Supports sales initiatives through research, marketing interface, communications and sourcing
• Works with marketing department on materials and promotions.
• Assists with client walkthroughs of venue spaces and provides on-site sales representation at events as scheduled.
• Receives and processes all deposits.
• Reviews reserve financial entry to assure accurately forecasted and communicates with accounting on any needs, clarification, etc.
• Prepares final event invoicing and expense reports on a monthly basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in dining, catering and/or events.
• Experiene with Catertrax is preferred
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as the business demands.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Marketing is preferred.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Food Service, Catering, Hospitality