Part-Time Onsite Event Coordinator - Food Service

Fooda; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Advancement opportunities

Networking with local restaurants

Free food

Job summary

Fooda Buffalo is seeking a part-time Event Coordinator to support onsite catering events, including setup, tear-down, and guest service across lunch and dinner programs. The role emphasizes customer interactions, problem-solving, and maintaining high-quality event experiences.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality or events background, strong communication, and comfort with technology in a fast-paced startup environment. 20–25 hours per week with regular daytime hours.

Qualifications

• 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 20-25hours per week) during regular business hours and value flexibility.
• Prior catering or serving experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Fooda events in a variety of capacities, including onsite setup, teardown, cleaning equipment and site areas, problem-solving, and ensuring high-quality setup and customer experience.
• 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.
• Provide real-time onsite customer service to resolve issues promptly directly with the consumer.
• Facilitate audits of restaurant event setup to ensure consistency and high quality.
• Escalate issues to Operations Manager when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve.
• On-site Schedule: Monday through Thursday for our lunch and dinner programs.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Tech-savvy

Communication

Organized

Self-starter

On-site interactions

Time management

Job description

Fooda Buffalo is seeking a part-time Event Coordinator to support onsite catering events, including setup, tear-down, and guest service across lunch and dinner programs. The role emphasizes customer interactions, problem-solving, and maintaining high-quality event experiences.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality or events background, strong communication, and comfort with technology in a fast-paced startup environment. 20–25 hours per week with regular daytime hours.