Catering Events Administrator

Compass Group USA; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Avail

Job summary

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Kean University in Union, NJ is seeking a full-time Catering Administrator to provide clerical and administrative support for food service programs.

The role requires prior experience as a catering coordinator; experience in higher education dining operations is a plus, with pay from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

You will coordinate events, manage client communications, billing, and documentation, ensuring accurate records and on-time service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a catering coordinator is required.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering events from inquiry through completion, including menus, guest counts, timelines, room logistics, equipment, and service requirements.
• Serve as the primary client contact, documenting event details, communicating policies and deadlines, and processing changes.
• Coordinate with culinary, service, delivery, and management teams to ensure staffing, food, beverages, equipment, and supplies are prepared.
• Maintain event records, pricing, contracts, POs, and billing information; address client questions promptly.

Skills

Catering coordination

Client communication

Job description

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Kean University in Union, NJ is seeking a full-time Catering Administrator to provide clerical and administrative support for food service programs.

The role requires prior experience as a catering coordinator; experience in higher education dining operations is a plus, with pay from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour.

You will coordinate events, manage client communications, billing, and documentation, ensuring accurate records and on-time service.