Catering & Events Operations Coordinator

Compass Group USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Rapport, a division of FLIK Hospitality Group within Compass Group USA, is seeking a Food & Beverage Operations Coordinator to act as the operational liaison between Meetings & Events and Catering. You will ensure catering events are coordinated, documented, communicated, and executed with precision to support successful delivery.

You will manage catering-only requests, confirm menus and service details, and coordinate cross-departmental communication to meet client expectations and timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering, banquet operations, conference services, or event management.

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage all catering-only requests (non-conference center requests) that do not require an assigned Event Coordinator.
• Consult with clients as needed to clarify menu selections, service styles, guest counts, dietary restrictions, room locations, and event logistics.
• Ensure catering orders are entered accurately and within established service timelines.
• Modify catering requests as changes arise and communicate updates to the Catering Operations team.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for completeness, accuracy, and operational readiness.
• Verify menus, quantities, timing, room assignments, service styles, and special requests prior to releasing events to Catering.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Rapport, a division of FLIK Hospitality Group within Compass Group USA, is seeking a Food & Beverage Operations Coordinator to act as the operational liaison between Meetings & Events and Catering. You will ensure catering events are coordinated, documented, communicated, and executed with precision to support successful delivery.

You will manage catering-only requests, confirm menus and service details, and coordinate cross-departmental communication to meet client expectations and timelines.