CATERING COORDINATOR (FULL TIME)

• We have an opening for a Full Time CATERING COORDINATOR.
• Location: 555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20001. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM; will also be needed for other times on an as needed basis.
• Requirement: Catering experience preferred; must be extremely detail oriented.

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

Wolfgang Puck Catering is the nation's most celebrated and prominent catering entity. We offer a unique combination of restaurant, catering and special event experience to our guests. Our team of chefs, planners and servers are supreme producers, dedicated to the celebration of life through good food and welcoming hospitality. Working for Wolfgang Puck Catering will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.

Full time associates at Wolfgang Puck are offered many fantastic benefits such as:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace
• And other voluntary benefits

Summary: The Catering Coordinator reporting directly to the Director of Catering, related to sales and coordination for Wolfgang Puck Catering. The position entails a need for excellent communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors.  Excellent client skills in presentation and sales ability. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with customers, coworkers and management.
• Operates office machines, including printers, copiers and personal computers.
• Supports distribution of key communications and other materials.
• Maintains and updates department's event book.
• Maintains office supply inventory; orders supplies as needed.
• Responds to routine questions about catering events and services.
• Types general correspondence, memos, catering menus and orders; some composition required; responsiblie for accuracy and clarity of final content.
• Performs data entry (e.g. invoices, department transfers, inventory, work orders, etc.).
• Researches outstanding Accounts Payable, providing information to Catering Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned to suport the Sales Team.
• Details events with Menus, Staffing, Layouts and Equipment.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

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.