Catering Coordinator

Overview

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

Salary: $28.00 - $30.00 Per Hour.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

The Catering Coordinator serves as a critical liaison between Management, Clients, and Culinary Team, ensuring flawless coordination of logistics and seamless execution. This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, requiring active involvement across operations, marketing, and client communications. The Catering Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining organization, accuracy, and client readiness at every stage of the event process.

• Input and maintain all event data, including inquiries, tentative holds, and confirmed bookings
• Assemble and manage comprehensive event files, including orders, invoices, contracts, and related documentation
• Track deposits and support monthly invoicing and reporting
• Create detailed function sheets, captain packets, signage, buffet menus, and other event materials
• Prepare proposals and staffing requests for upcoming events
• Assist with client walk-throughs, tastings, and on-site coordination to ensure flawless execution
• Provide hands-on support before, during, and after events as needed
• Deliver exceptional client communication and service throughout the entire event lifecycle
• Coordinate across departments to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely updates
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and travel for the catering team
• Partner with the marketing team to promote events and support sales initiatives
• Support sales efforts with accurate information, proposals, and client-facing materials
• Research, source, and evaluate vendors to support successful event execution
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support catering events and culinary operations
• Critical liaison between Culinary Team and Client on menus

• Experience in dining, catering and/or events
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as the business demands
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace. 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, please refer to the wage transparency information provided by Compass Group.

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. 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, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey