Coordinator, Catering

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is seeking a Catering Operations Lead to manage the Firm’s catering and food service for meetings, client events, and functions. You will coordinate orders with approved vendors, ensure quality and timely delivery, and lead a team to support all hospitality needs.

The role requires at least two years of catering experience in a professional setting, the ability to lift up to 20 pounds, and willingness to work overtime to support on-site events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years catering experience in a professional food service environment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and to work overtime or outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the Firm's catering and food service program, ensuring quality, presentation, and service.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage catering requests for meetings, client events, and Firm functions.
• Coordinate food and beverage orders with approved vendors and platforms, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage relationships with catering vendors and monitor performance for cost-effective improvements.
• Oversee preparation, presentation, and delivery of catering services to meet hospitality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Motivated

Overtime readiness

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Coordinates all aspects of the food service activities, Conference Center services, and catering for the Firm’s special events and/or functions.

Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:

• Lead the daily operation of the Firm's catering and food service program, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and service.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage catering requests for meetings, client events, and Firm functions, ensuring all service requirements, timelines, and expectations are met.
• Coordinate food and beverage orders through approved vendors and ordering platforms, ensuring accuracy, quality, timely delivery, and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage relationships with catering vendors, monitor vendor performance, resolve service issues, and recommend enhancements to improve the Firm's catering program.
• Oversee the preparation, presentation, and delivery of catering services to ensure all food and beverage offerings meet Firm hospitality standards.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of beverages, pantry items, catering supplies, equipment, and related materials; forecast inventory needs and coordinate replenishment.
• Provide day-to-day direction to Office Services Assistant(s) assigned to catering functions, ensuring timely setup, breakdown, room refreshes, and maintenance of pantry and catering areas.
• Ensure all kitchen, pantry, and catering storage areas remain clean, organized, fully stocked, and operating in accordance with Firm standards and applicable health and safety guidelines.
• Review catering requests and schedules to anticipate operational needs, identify potential conflicts, and proactively resolve issues before service delivery.
• Monitor catering expenditures, obtain required approvals, reconcile vendor invoices, and ensure timely processing of catering-related expenses.
• Evaluate catering operations and recommend process improvements, service enhancements, and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining a premium hospitality experience.
• Serve as the primary resource for catering-related inquiries and coordinate with the Business Services Representative, Reception, and Office Services teams to ensure seamless meeting and event support.
• Work overtime, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, as required to oversee and support on-site meetings, client events, and Firm functions that extend beyond regularly scheduled work hours.
• Own the daily closing procedures for catering and hospitality operations by ensuring kitchen, pantry, and catering areas are secured, supplies are replenished, conference rooms and catering requirements are prepared for the following business day, and all spaces are left in a state of readiness to support seamless operations.
• Complete and submit electronic timesheets and PTO requests in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, attorneys, administrative staff, and Office Services personnel.
• Adhere to Firm policies and procedures and support Firm initiatives.
• Attend training classes and complete annual training requirements.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all Firm and client matters.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by management.
• This position is scheduled to work regular business hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum two (2) years catering work experience in a professional food service environment, preferably in a law firm;
• Highly motivated, organized, accurate and detail-oriented;
• Working knowledge of Firm’s software applications and catering operations and equipment;
• Ability to prioritize multifaceted tasks/projects and meet specified deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and to function effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to lift boxes and/or items weighing up to a maximum of 20 pounds;
• Ability to work overtime hours, if needed or requested.

Estimated hourly rate is $30.21 - $35.72 ($55,000 - $65,000 annually). This position is overtime and bonus eligible. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.