Catering Event Coordinator (Part-Time

Catering Event Coordinator

The Catering Event Coordinator is a part-time, hourly role responsible for delivering a seamless, hospitality-driven catering experience for an assigned client in Orange County, CA. Part-time hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm. This role will be dedicated to a client site in South Irvine, with additional remote work for catering administration and back-end operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the single point of contact for Fooda's catering client with a focus on creating an exceptional lunch experience every day
• Schedule restaurants, submit orders, and ensure a high-quality service experience each day on-site
• Communicate all event details, client requests, and delivery information to restaurant partners
• Gain competency with Fooda's technology and standard operations procedures
• Negotiate new menus with restaurant partners for special requests
• Provide real-time onsite customer service to resolve issues promptly directly with the consumer
• Escalate issues to the Client Success Team when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve
• Can carry up to 40 lbs. per day and stand for up to two hours.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of professional experience
• Prior catering, food service experience, or hospitality experience preferred
• You love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service
• You are savvy with technology and will be comfortable in a fast-paced start-up
• Highly organized, proactive, and take full ownership of your work and environment
• You are resourceful, exhibit grace under pressure, and know you're capable of finding solutions
• Driver's license and readily accessible vehicle with trunk space to store 2 six-foot folding tables
• Recommend applying if you live within a 20-mile range of 92618

What We'll Hook You Up With

• Competitive hourly wage, based on experience ($24-$25/hr.)
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Accrued paid time off
• A daily subsidized lunch (ours!)
• Long-term opportunities for advancement within Fooda
• A fulfilling, challenging work experience!