Catering Coordinator

Corporate Chefs is a renowned foodservice management company operating across 17 states and the District of Columbia. With over 30 years of industry experience, Corporate Chefs specializes in providing exceptional onsite restaurant services, focusing on quality, health, and local sourcing. The company is committed to preparing every meal from scratch, ensuring fresh and wholesome dining solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. Corporate Chefs values sustainability and the wellbeing of the communities it serves and prides itself on maintaining high standards of food safety and service excellence.

The company prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, promoting diversity and equal opportunities for all employees. As part of Elior North America, Corporate Chefs offers numerous growth and advancement opportunities within the organization, supporting professional development and skill enhancement at all levels. Employees are part of a dynamic team focused on delivering outstanding catering and dining experiences that exceed client expectations.

The Catering Coordinator role at Corporate Chefs in Portland, Maine, offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about event management and food service. This full-time, onsite position is integral in ensuring the smooth planning, coordination, and execution of catering events. The successful candidate will work closely with clients to tailor event details, collaborate extensively with culinary and operations teams, and liaise with external vendors to secure necessary equipment and services.

Hiring for a full-time role, Corporate Chefs offers a competitive compensation range of $23 to $24 per hour, emphasizing a work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule without nights or weekends. This Catering Coordinator position demands excellent organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a customer-centric mindset to handle the dynamic and fast-paced nature of event coordination. The role involves managing multiple tasks such as event logistics, inventory control, and on-site support to ensure all food and service quality standards are met or exceeded.

In this position, the Catering Coordinator also maintains a comprehensive calendar of events, attends pre-event meetings, and ensures seamless communication among all parties involved, fostering a positive experience for clients and team members alike. This role is ideal for individuals with 1-2 years of experience in catering, food and beverage, or related events fields who are eager to advance their careers in the hospitality and events industry. Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools like Word and Excel is a plus, alongside a Safe Food Handler's Certification if available.

Corporate Chefs further supports its employees with a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time staff, voluntary accident and critical illness insurance options, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Working at Corporate Chefs means joining a company dedicated to quality, growth, and a positive employee experience, making this Catering Coordinator role a promising career step for motivated professionals in the dining and events sector.