Catering Coordinator

Outline of Job Duties:                       

• Supervise events and department involvements
• Attend event meetings with potential and existing clients
• Review details of events with appropriate leadership & staff
• Establish quoted proposal and pricing of events with clients
• Act as the Internal/External Liaison
• Internal: Coordinating product, purchases, and business needs with all internal company, store, or departments. (I.E. floral, wedding cakes, store purchases and/or transfers)
• External: Coordinating product, purchases, rentals, leases, and business leads with external vendors and/or companies
• Event/Site visits and/or walk- through with clients
• Negotiate contract terms & agreements
• Finalize event pricing and contract agreements with clients
•  Ensure event planning sheets are drawn up and posted in designated areas and forwarded to Catering Chef and Banquet Manager
• Proactively recruit and train event staff
• Schedule and supervise event staff accordingly
• Ensure profitability of catering program

Qualifications:                                     

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3 years’ experience in Event Planning or Supervision
• Must be able to resolve differences through diplomatic means
• Must be knowledgeable in various training methods
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility in work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have excellent problem solving skills
• Must be able to lead by example to give Food City customers their best shopping experience
• Must be able to work effectively under strict deadlines
• Knowledge of Food City policies and procedures
• Expertise of all job duties associates must perform in each area of responsibility
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
• Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours, in the typical work week, as well as extra time as needed to fulfill job duties

About Food City: 

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations.

We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide.

Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.