Catering & Events Coordinator

Hy-Vee; Coralville, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Coralville, IA is seeking a Catering Coordinator to manage the full catering experience—from initial consultations to final event execution. You will write detailed orders, coordinate with kitchen, bakery, and deli, and ensure each event runs smoothly with professional service.

The ideal candidate delivers friendly customer service, has strong organizational skills, and can manage pricing, invoicing, and contracts for multiple events while maintaining Hy-Vee standards and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of catering or retail service experience.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and greet customers.
• Meet with customers, write detailed catering orders, and coordinate with departments.
• Set department standards for service, cleanliness, and appearance.
• Develop and maintain standard catering practices and price guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Pricing

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Excel

Job description

Hy-Vee in Coralville, IA is seeking a Catering Coordinator to manage the full catering experience—from initial consultations to final event execution. You will write detailed orders, coordinate with kitchen, bakery, and deli, and ensure each event runs smoothly with professional service.

The ideal candidate delivers friendly customer service, has strong organizational skills, and can manage pricing, invoicing, and contracts for multiple events while maintaining Hy-Vee standards and profitability.