Catering Events Specialist

Compass Group, North America; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health benefits

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Kean University in Union, NJ is hiring a full-time Catering Administrator to coordinate campus catering events and handle administrative tasks.

The role requires prior catering coordination experience; experience in higher education is a plus. You will manage menus, guest counts, timelines, invoicing, and client communications to ensure flawless events.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a catering coordinator is required.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution — Coordinate catering events from inquiry through completion, confirming menus, guest counts, timelines, room logistics, equipment, and service requirements.
• Client Communication & Order Management — Serve as primary contact for clients, documenting event details, communicating policies and deadlines, processing changes, and ensuring final specifications are confirmed.
• Operational Coordination — Communicate event requirements to culinary, service, delivery, and management teams; prepare event documentation and ensure staffing, food, beverages, equipment, and supplies are scheduled.
• Billing, Documentation & Follow-Up — Maintain event records, pricing, contracts, purchase orders, and billing; reconcile details and address client questions promptly.

Skills

Catering coordination

Job description

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Kean University in Union, NJ is hiring a full-time Catering Administrator to coordinate campus catering events and handle administrative tasks.

The role requires prior catering coordination experience; experience in higher education is a plus. You will manage menus, guest counts, timelines, invoicing, and client communications to ensure flawless events.