Catering/Events Coordinator

606 Riderwood Village, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Employee meal discount 30%

Discounted healthy meal options

Job summary

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Catering & Events Coordinator to manage all aspects of catering and event coordination for our residents, from planning and setup to execution and breakdown, ensuring memorable service.

You will coordinate functions, price catering packages, monitor budgets, and ensure proper portioning and attractive presentation while complying with federal, state, and local regulations. On-site role in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in restaurant or food service management, including catering experience.
• Proficiency with computers and strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Availability to work some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efficiency of all catered events while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Plan, organize, and book all functions and events.
• Ensure proper food portioning and attractive plate presentation.
• Work with customers to discuss and price catering packages.
• Ensure that all services and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Catering experience

Job description

Location: Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as a Catering & Events Coordinator! In this role, you will manage and execute all aspects of catering and event coordination. From planning and setup to execution and breakdown, you'll ensure each event is a success, providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our residents.

What we offer

• Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 hourly, commensurate with experience
• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• PTO, volunteer hours, and competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices!
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

How you will make an impact

Coordinate the efficiency of all catered events while adhering to budgetary constraints. Plan, organize, and book all functions and events. Ensure proper food portioning and attractive plate presentation. Work with customers to discuss and price catering packages. Ensure that all services and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in restaurant or food service management, including catering experience.
• Proficiency with computers and strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Availability to work some weekends and holidays.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

About Riderwood

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you’re driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you’ll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.