Catering & Events Coordinator

Fogo de Chão; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Fogo de Chão is seeking a Catering Specialist to coordinate catering orders, manage pickups and deliveries, and ensure a hospitable guest experience. The role requires knowledge of the menu, strong guest communication, and the ability to operate vehicles for offsite events.

Day-to-day duties include guiding guests through menu options, coordinating with the restaurant team, and executing orders with precision. This is a full-time position with benefits and onboarding details provided.

Qualifications

• Must be pleasant in dealing with guests and team members, with ability to perform in demanding situations.
• Must be physically capable of performing basic duties.
• Must be able to endure prolonged walking and standing.
• Must have 2 years of experience in a Restaurant/Retail/Hospitality Customer Service position.
• Must be knowledgeable of Fogo’s menu and mission.
• Must have the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to physically drive a vehicle.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Must have the ability to use personal vehicle for deliveries and offsite events.

Responsibilities

• Guide Guests through catering menu, offerings, and pricing. Lead and assist with the planning of their menu and order. Identify and facilitate delivery special requests.
• Coordinate order details with restaurant team. Lead service and schedule all catering pickups and deliveries.
• Prior to event date, confirm all details of each catering order with the Guest to ensure proper execution; menu, specific pick-up or delivery time, delivery type, packaging needs, special requests, and delivery special instructions.
• Execute all catering orders and deliveries with the highest standard of organization and accuracy.
• Provide a hospitable experience throughout the catering/delivery process.
• Train Assistant Catering Specialist on Fogo service standards.
• Be prepared to respond to and resolve guests’ concerns and questions in a direct concise way.
• Anticipate and prevent potential service or product breakdowns.
• Escalate guest and team questions, concerns, issues directly to management immediately.
• Be knowledgeable of all catering menu items, their contents and preparation methods.
• Follow up on all catering inquiries/leads to secure future business.
• Stay informed about all company marketing and promotional activities.
• Coordinate and attend local events as requested.
• Attend business and networking events as requested, with the sole purpose of growing Catering Brand awareness.
• Be attentive to any object, condition or substance that might cause injury to a guest or fellow team member.
• Adhere to all Fogo safety rules and guidelines.
• Perform all reasonable tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Guest service

Customer service

Driving

Physical endurance

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Fogo de Chão is seeking a Catering Specialist to coordinate catering orders, manage pickups and deliveries, and ensure a hospitable guest experience. The role requires knowledge of the menu, strong guest communication, and the ability to operate vehicles for offsite events.

Day-to-day duties include guiding guests through menu options, coordinating with the restaurant team, and executing orders with precision. This is a full-time position with benefits and onboarding details provided.