Event Coordinator

Fooda; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

401k match

Pre-tax commuter benefit

Long-term opportunities

Networking opportunities

Free food

Job summary

Fooda is hiring Event Coordinators to support our workplace food programs across markets in the U.S. You will help set up events, serve as a back-up cashier, and drive equipment between sites.

This role emphasizes strong customer service, problem solving, and comfort with technology in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have hospitality or events experience, a knack for clear communication, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Hospitality or events background preferred.
• Friendly, customer-focused demeanor.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Able to drive own car to Fooda sites.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down events, manage equipment and site areas.
• Back-up cashier at Fooda Cafés when needed.
• Deliver equipment and food to Fooda sites.
• Troubleshoot POS and onsite technology.
• Promote Fooda promotions and coach users of the mobile app.
• Provide on-site customer service to resolve issues quickly.
• Escalate issues to Operations Manager when required.
• Hours mainly lunch 10am–2pm; may vary 8am–4pm.

Skills

Customer service

High energy

Tech savvy

Resourceful

Strong communicator

Organized

Local knowledge

Catering experience

Job description

Who We Are:

We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by a different restaurant that comes onsite and serves fresh lunch from their chef's unique menu. Fooda operates in over 20 major US cities and continues its expansion across the United States. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company's top perks.

Fooda is recruiting for Event Coordinators to join our team in markets across the U.S. to support our growing client roster. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a hospitality or events background who are eager to learn about food service, work with great customers, and support a broad network of excellent local restaurants.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support Fooda events in a variety of capacities, including: 1.) being onsite to set-up, tear down, clean equipment and site areas, problem-solve, and ensure high quality set-up and customer experience, 2.) serve as back-up cashier at Fooda Cafés for team members who have time off, and 3.) driver responsibilities, delivering equipment and food to Fooda sites.
• Gain competency with Fooda's technology and standard operations procedures
• Problem-solve for issues such as incorrect orders, late deliveries, late restaurant arrivals, or incorrect email communication
• Troubleshoot technical issues with point-of-sale (POS) system, onsite technology, and TV menu boards
• Conduct onsite Fooda promotions and mobile app coaching
• Provide real-time onsite customer service to resolve issues promptly directly with the consumer
• Facilitate audits of restaurant event set-up to ensure consistency and high quality
• Escalate issues to Operations Manager when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve
• Critical hours are over lunch (10 am - 2 pm) but responsibilities may span 8am-4pm, depending on the market and need

Who You Are:

• You love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service
• You are friendly, high energy and love interacting with other people
• You are savvy with technology and will be comfortable in a fast-paced start-up
• You are resourceful, exhibit grace under pressure, and know you're capable of finding solutions
• You are a strong communicator and self-starter
• You are organized and detail oriented. Type-A personality is a plus!
• You're someone who knows the local territory and gets around efficiently in your own car
• You're looking for a steady part-time job (between 10-15hours per week) during regular business hours and value flexibility
• Prior catering or serving experience strongly preferred

What We'll Hook You Up With:

• Competitive wages $20-$25/hr
• Paid time off
• A flexible part-time schedule (10-15hours per week)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Pre-tax commuter expense benefit
• Long-term opportunities for advancement within Fooda
• Networking opportunities for work or career with local restaurants
• A fulfilling, challenging work experience and free food!

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No phone calls or recruiters please.