Catering/Events Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Food discount 30%

PTO & volunteering

Growth opportunities

Onsite medical centers

Job summary

Riderwood Village at Erickson Senior Living in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Catering & Events Coordinator to lead all aspects of catering and event coordination for residents across on-site dining venues.

Join a team that delivers memorable experiences with strong standards for portioning, presentation, and client pricing, while complying with regulatory requirements. The role offers weekend/holiday scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.

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

Physical strength

Weekend availability

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.

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