Catering Coordinator / Driver - Full-Time

Job Title: Catering Coordinator / Driver

Department: Dining

Full Time 37.5 hours

Job Objective:

Manages all aspects of food and beverage for events, acting as the link between clients, chefs, vendors, and staff to ensure seamless execution, from initial client contact, menu planning, and logistics to on-site supervision, budget management, and post-event follow-up, focusing on excellent customer service and operational efficiency. Key duties include client communication, staff scheduling, event setup/breakdown coordination, and ensuring all health/safety standards are met.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Culinary background required, Computer Skills, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Spot On, Ecatering, Canva, Customer Service Skills.

Licensure: Servsafe

A valid CT Driver's License is required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Answer client phone calls and emails
• Meet with catering clients
• Make deliveries when needed. Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be flexible with schedule to work night and weekend events as needed.
• Assist with catering billing and collections.
• Assist with Café digital display, catering flyers and menu planning.
• POS - Spot on back of the house café programming & online ordering.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

1. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
2. Ability to speak clearly and be understood.
3. Able to hear sounds within some background of noise as in answering the phone, intercom, etc.
4. Visual acuity to see computer and read printed documents.
5. Ability to use company software and equipment to accomplish electronic tasks.
6. Ability to concentrate on fine details with interruptions.
7. Ability to attend to tasks/functions for more than 60 minutes at a time.
8. Ability to understand and relate to the reasons behind several related concepts.
9. Ability to remember multiple tasks /assignments given to self and others over long periods of time.
10. Ability to perform gross body coordination such as walking, stooping, filing, etc.
11. Ability to perform tasks which require hand eye coordination such as keyboard skills, writing or picking up paper.