DINING COORDINATOR

Flik Hospitality Group; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Dining Coordinator to support day‑to‑day operations of Kellogg Global Hub Gordon's Marketplace and Catering programs. You will report to the Café Manager and serve as a liaison between clients, guests, culinary teams, dining leadership, and operations to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

The role coordinates catering requests, assists with event execution, supports retail market operations, and maintains records while upholding company standards and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food service, hospitality, catering, or related field.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or catering functions preferred.
• Knowledge of food service operations and customer service best practices.
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Market operations, ensuring products are stocked and merchandised.
• Assist catering program events, including setup, service execution and client support.
• Monitor food presentation and market/catering cleanliness and appearance.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on food, beverages, equipment and service areas.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering and product rotation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and health regulations.

Skills

Hospitality

Event coordination

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Toast POS

Catering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn\'t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The Dining Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of Kellogg Global Hub Gordon's Marketplace "the Market" and Catering programs. This position reports to the Café Manager and serves as a liaison between clients, guests, culinary teams, dining leadership, and operational partners to ensure a consistently exceptional customer experience.

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary

$30 - $31 / hour

What Makes FLIK Click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn\'t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The Dining Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of Kellogg Global Hub Gordon's Marketplace "the Market" and Catering programs. This position reports to the Café Manager and serves as a liaison between clients, guests, culinary teams, dining leadership, and operational partners to ensure a consistently exceptional customer experience. The Dining Coordinator is responsible for coordinating catering requests, assisting with event execution, supporting retail market operations, monitoring service standards, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all food and beverage presentations meet company expectations. Success in this role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, proactive communication, and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the Market, ensuring products are fully stocked, properly merchandised, and available to meet customer demand.
• Support the daily operations of the catering program, including event setup, service execution, and client support.
• Monitor food presentation, merchandising, cleanliness, and the overall appearance of the Market and catering areas.
• Conduct routine quality assurance checks on food products, beverages, equipment, and service areas.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and product rotation.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client and guest requests while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with culinary, catering, and management teams to support menu development, promotions, and retail initiatives.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and assist in coordinating catering events to ensure successful execution.
• Assist with sales reporting, inventory reconciliation, and operational tracking as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food service, hospitality, catering, conference services, retail dining, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, or catering functions preferred.
• Knowledge of food service operations, hospitality standards, and customer service best practices.
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and quality assurance principles.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple catering events across several locations or floor levels.
• Experience supporting sit-down, plated, buffet, and reception‑style events preferred.
• Familiarity with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and event execution processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Toast POS, catering management software, or other hospitality technology platforms preferred.
• Basic wine knowledge and service experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates At Flik Hospitality Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, the paid time off benefits information is available at the following link:

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group

JEANNE M LANE