Catering / Special Events Coordinator

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Long Beach, CA, US
Not specified, likely in-person based on the nature of the role.
Accurately servicing catering food orders
Organizing guest information systems
Proactive cold calling for new business
The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is seeking a Catering / Special Events Coordinator to manage catering orders, assist with event operations, and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a proactive attitude toward client engagement

Job Summary

  • The Catering / Special Events Coordinator is responsible for accurately servicing all catering food and beverage orders while organizing guest information.
  • Candidates must proactively solicit new business through daily cold calls and in-person sales drops to expand the client database.
  • The role requires ensuring billing accuracy, conducting bill reviews with clients, and analyzing feedback to improve organizational performance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is seeking a Catering / Special Events Coordinator to manage catering orders, assist with event operations, and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a proactive attitude toward client engagement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurately servicing catering food orders
  • Organizing guest information systems
  • Proactive cold calling for new business
  • Timely response to catering inquiries
  • Budget management per event
  • Billing accuracy and invoice review
  • Order placement in Toast system

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly positive attitude at all times
  • Creative problem solving for guest needs
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Team collaboration with service departments
  • Upselling food and beverage offerings

Key Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Willingness to work varying event schedule hours
  • Ability to work at a fast pace
  • Completion of company-wide safety training
  • Reporting safety incidents via Origami Risk system

Work Rights

Not specified

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