Catering Event Coordinator

American Food & Vending; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with company match

Delicious employee meal and beverage

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Some positions may include flexible sh

Eligible employees offered Medical, Rx

Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Catering Supervisor to oversee catering operations, lead a team of event staff, and ensure high-quality service across events. You will work closely with the on-site Catering Director to deliver memorable guest experiences while managing resources efficiently.

This role requires 3+ years in catering or event planning, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to food safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' catering and event planning experience in hotels, conference centers, private clubs, universities or similar environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, detail oriented, and customer focused.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and service regulations.
• Familiarity with industry trends and innovations.
• Proficient with computer skills including Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online order systems.
• Able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, push and pull heavy catering cart, bend, climb stairs, stand, and walk for entire scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front and back of the house day to day catering procedures.
• Serve as a contact for catering services prior to and after events, ensuring their needs and expectations are met or exceeded.
• Oversee delivery, setup, breakdown, and execution of catering events.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of logistics, food preparation, and service delivery.
• Develop and implement service standards and procedures to uphold quality and consistency across all events.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of catering event staff, including servers, bartenders, drivers, and support staff.
• Monitor the quality of food, portion control and dietary provisions as requested.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Field and resolve any requests or challenges that may arise during events, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote catering services.
• Take inventory for catering equipment, supplies, and keep all catering items in top condition.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Food safety knowledge

Industry trends awareness

Computer skills (MS Office, CATERTRAX)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Job description

Pay: -

Pay varies by location

Summary

The Catering Supervisor at American Dining Creations is responsible for overseeing and coordinating catering operations, leading a team of event staff, and maintaining high standards of overall event success. Your focus will be on creating memorable experiences for our guests while efficiently managing resources and fostering a positive work environment, while working in collaboration with the on-site Catering Director.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front and back of the house day to day catering procedures.
• Serve as a contact for catering services prior to and after events, ensuring their needs and expectations are met or exceeded.
• Oversee delivery, setup, breakdown, and execution of catering events.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of logistics, food preparation, and service delivery.
• Develop and implement service standards and procedures to uphold quality and consistency across all events.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of catering event staff, including servers, bartenders, drivers, and support staff.
• Monitor the quality of food, portion control and dietary provisions as requested.
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Field and resolve any requests or challenges that may arise during events, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote catering services.
• Take inventory for catering equipment, supplies, and keep all catering items in top condition.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' catering and event planning experience in hotels, conference centers, private clubs, universities or similar environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, detail oriented, and customer focused.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and service regulations.
• Familiarity with industry trends and innovations.
• Proficient with computer skills including Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online order systems.
• Able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, push and pull heavy catering cart, bend, climb stairs, stand, and walk for entire scheduled shift.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family – Treat people as family.

Integrity – Do the right thing.

Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork – Win together.

American Dining Creations offers:

• Weekly Pay
• 401K with company match
• Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
• Learning and advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.