Catering Event Coordinator - PLU

This is an excellent opportunity with top-notch benefits; generous retirement with PLU contributing 2.0%, tuition remission for you and dependents, medical and dental, use of the University facilities as well as vacation, sick and holiday pay. On average, the university has 14 paid holidays per year.

The Event Coordinator for Catering performs duties in support of Hospitality Services (composed of Conference & Events and Catering). This position primarily is responsible for supervising front of house catering, assisting with orders, and coordinating with clients, staff and campus partners. Reports to the Catering Operations Manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Supervise catering student staff.

Coordinate catering student labor to include assisting in hiring and training, and weekly scheduling.

Provide front of the house catering services for both internal and external events.

Collaborate with kitchen staff to provide a successful catering experience for clients.

Assist with inventory and ordering food and supplies for catering events.

Attend weekly logistic meetings with kitchen staff and colleagues.

Coordinate and successfully execute services for university events.

In coordination with other event coordinators, monitor and perform day-to-day operations of events.

Generate reports and catering kitchen production sheets.

Input catering orders into Event Master (catering software).

Input and update event details in EMS (university scheduling software).

Respond to inquiries in accordance with established policy and procedures.

Provide backup support to all colleagues in the Hospitality department.

This position is considered essential university personnel. In the event of PLU declaring emergency status, essential university personnel must contact your supervisor to obtain a schedule.

Perform other duties as assigned.

For more information or to apply please go here: https://employment.plu.edu/postings/8280