Full-Time Catering & Events Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Kean University in Union, NJ, is seeking a full-time Catering Administrator to support clerical functions and administrative tasks for campus food service programs.

The role requires prior catering coordination experience; you will plan events, confirm menus and timelines, coordinate staff and equipment, and handle billing and documentation to ensure flawless service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a catering coordinator is required.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering events from inquiry to completion, confirming menus, guest counts, timelines and room logistics.
• Serve as primary client contact, documenting details, deadlines, changes and final event specs.
• Coordinate with culinary, service and management teams to ensure staffing and supplies.
• Maintain event records, pricing, contracts and billing; reconcile details after service.

Skills

Customer service

Event coordination

Communication

Job description

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education at Kean University in Union, NJ, is seeking a full-time Catering Administrator to support clerical functions and administrative tasks for campus food service programs.

The role requires prior catering coordination experience; you will plan events, confirm menus and timelines, coordinate staff and equipment, and handle billing and documentation to ensure flawless service.