Senior Catering Coordinator

 Salary: $31.00 - $35.00 per Hour

Other Forms of Compensation:  

Pay Grade: 6 

 

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. 

 

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

 

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.  
• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.  
• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life.  We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).   
• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

 

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

 

Ready to be part of upscale catering at Wolfgang Puck Catering? Join us in Los Angeles, where VIP clients and top-tier events are the norm. We're seeking a proven professional with a track record of planning and overseeing large events.

As a Senior Catering Coordinator, you will provide essential support to the event team by managing customer inquiries related to catering planning services and facilitating internal communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute the operational aspects of all specialty events.
• Conduct comprehensive and professional communication with customers and internal departments.
• Ensure on-site presence for all special events to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Associates degree; Required: High School diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that aligns with business demands.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in operating web-based ordering systems, processing customer requests, managing changes to orders, updating menus, and handling client profiles.
• Ability to craft professional and efficient emails to clients and customers.

Join our team as a Senior Catering Coordinator and contribute to delivering exceptional catering experiences to our valued clients.

Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

 

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