Senior Catering Coordinator

Flik Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Catering Coordinator in New York to support catering and events with planning, client communication, and daily operational coordination.

The role requires strong organizational and customer service skills, with 1–3 years in hospitality or related fields. You will manage event details, multi-task, and provide on-site support to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in hospitality, catering, event coordination, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with web-based catering or ordering systems preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills, including professional client correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business and event needs.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and execution of catering events, meetings, and special functions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, event requests, and catering needs.
• Communicate professionally with clients, culinary teams, and internal departments to ensure seamless event execution.
• Manage catering orders, menu updates, client profiles, and event changes through web-based ordering systems.
• Assist with event scheduling, logistics, setup, and service coordination.
• Provide onsite support during special events to ensure client expectations are met.
• Maintain accurate event details and communicate updates to appropriate teams.
• Build strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and timely communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve event coordination, efficiency, and the overall guest experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Flexibility

Hospitality passion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

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

Are you an organized, detail-oriented hospitality professional who enjoys planning events and creating exceptional guest experiences? We are seeking a Catering Coordinator to support our catering and events team with event planning, client communication, and daily operational coordination.

Salary: $26.00 - $28.00

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the planning and execution of catering events, meetings, and special functions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, event requests, and catering needs.
• Communicate professionally with clients, culinary teams, and internal departments to ensure seamless event execution.
• Manage catering orders, menu updates, client profiles, and event changes through web-based ordering systems.
• Assist with event scheduling, logistics, setup, and service coordination.
• Provide onsite support during special events to ensure client expectations are met.
• Maintain accurate event details and communicate updates to appropriate teams.
• Build strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and timely communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve event coordination, efficiency, and the overall guest experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience in hospitality, catering, event coordination, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with web‑based catering or ordering systems preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills, including professional client correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business and event needs.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to support exciting catering events and special functions.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to build valuable experience in catering and event operations.
• Be part of an organization committed to hospitality, teamwork, and exceptional service.

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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 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/

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group

Kristan McIntosh