Catering Coordinator
On-site · Bristol, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Catering Coordinator responsible for supervising events and department involvement, attending client meetings, reviewing event details with leadership and staff, establishing quoted pricing and contracts, and acting as internal/external liaison. Manage internal coordination of product, purchases, and department needs (e.g., floral, wedding cakes, store transfers) and external coordination with vendors for product, rentals, leases, and business leads. Conduct site visits with clients, negotiate contract terms, finalize pricing and agreements, ensure event planning sheets are posted and forwarded to catering leadership, recruit and train event staff, schedule and supervise staff, and ensure profitability of the catering program. Strong emphasis on exceptional communication, diplomacy, leadership by example, and ability to work under deadlines, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Familiarity with Food City policies and procedures and the ability to train staff across responsible areas is required.
Required 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
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