Catering Sales Assistant | Part-Time | McAllen Convention Center

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Catering Sales Assistant provides support and assistance to the Catering Sales Manager and General Manager in coordinating catering sales efforts and event planning. The Catering Sales Assistant also assists the Management Team with administrative paperwork. The primary responsibility is to assist the Catering Sales Manager in creating Catering BEO's for Artists at the Performing Arts Center, coordinating concessions opening/closing times according to event needs, booking, selling, planning, and coordinating all special social events while ensuring the highest level of customer service.

The role also includes purchasing specialty food and beverages locally.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$16.00.

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until May 8, 2026.

• Planning menus
• Keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service
• Meeting with suppliers and customers
• Discussing contract requirements with customers
• Weekly sales reports
• Weekly Credit Card reports
• Weekly Labor and Sales reports
• Processing Purchase Orders
• Receiving and processing payments for events in cash, check, or Credit Card

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with menu planning.
• Basic computer proficiency: E-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook, Schedule+.
• Cash-handling abilities; basic math skills, including significant-number manipulation.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings and weekends, as required).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people
, improves our service
, and raises our excellence
. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is why we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.