Title Catering Coordinator | Full-Time | Iowa Events Center
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
vacation days
sick days
Holidays
Job Description
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, known for its comprehensive platform that spans venue development, management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Established in 2015, OVG operates seven world-class venues and partners with some of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents. Their commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned them at the forefront of the live entertainment industry, offering diverse opportunities for professional growth and development within their dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The company is currently seeking a full-time Catering Coordinator to join the Food Services & Hospitality group located at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is vital in supporting the Catering and Culinary Departments by managing administrative functions that ensure smooth event operations. The position offers an hourly wage between $22.00 and $25.00 and includes significant benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off including vacation, sick days, and eleven holidays annually. The role's key responsibility is to aid in the coordination and communication necessary for successful catering events, which involves liaising between various departments, managing temporary staff, and overseeing meal functions.
The Catering Coordinator plays an essential role in updating and maintaining operational documents such as banquet event orders (BEOs), organizing event signage, and ensuring schedules are up to date and disseminated properly to staff. They handle new hire orientation and work closely with staffing agencies to meet temporary staffing needs efficiently. The job also involves office supply management and communication updates to keep the Catering Department functioning in an organized and timely manner. Furthermore, the role requires flexibility for varied work schedules, including day, evening, and weekend shifts to support catered functions. Candidates must be adept at multitasking in a fast-paced, event-driven environment and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Technical competence in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is also important for success in this position.
Joining Oak View Group as a Catering Coordinator offers the chance to be part of a renowned company that values diversity and inclusivity as drivers of innovation and excellence. OVG fosters an environment that celebrates different backgrounds and actively supports equal employment opportunities across all protected classes. This commitment not only enriches the company culture but also helps establish OVG as a leader in the live entertainment and hospitality industries. Prospective applicants looking to contribute their skills in event coordination and administrative support will find a rewarding career path at OVG with opportunities for growth and a collaborative workplace atmosphere. This position will remain open until October 23, 2026, providing ample time for interested and qualified candidates to apply and become part of this prestigious organization.
The company is currently seeking a full-time Catering Coordinator to join the Food Services & Hospitality group located at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is vital in supporting the Catering and Culinary Departments by managing administrative functions that ensure smooth event operations. The position offers an hourly wage between $22.00 and $25.00 and includes significant benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off including vacation, sick days, and eleven holidays annually. The role's key responsibility is to aid in the coordination and communication necessary for successful catering events, which involves liaising between various departments, managing temporary staff, and overseeing meal functions.
The Catering Coordinator plays an essential role in updating and maintaining operational documents such as banquet event orders (BEOs), organizing event signage, and ensuring schedules are up to date and disseminated properly to staff. They handle new hire orientation and work closely with staffing agencies to meet temporary staffing needs efficiently. The job also involves office supply management and communication updates to keep the Catering Department functioning in an organized and timely manner. Furthermore, the role requires flexibility for varied work schedules, including day, evening, and weekend shifts to support catered functions. Candidates must be adept at multitasking in a fast-paced, event-driven environment and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Technical competence in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is also important for success in this position.
Joining Oak View Group as a Catering Coordinator offers the chance to be part of a renowned company that values diversity and inclusivity as drivers of innovation and excellence. OVG fosters an environment that celebrates different backgrounds and actively supports equal employment opportunities across all protected classes. This commitment not only enriches the company culture but also helps establish OVG as a leader in the live entertainment and hospitality industries. Prospective applicants looking to contribute their skills in event coordination and administrative support will find a rewarding career path at OVG with opportunities for growth and a collaborative workplace atmosphere. This position will remain open until October 23, 2026, providing ample time for interested and qualified candidates to apply and become part of this prestigious organization.
Job Requirements
- associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- previous experience in an administrative role
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
- intermediate computer skills in Windows with experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize many tasks
- ability to be self-directed and work independently
- ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, and weekends to support catered functions
Job Qualifications
- associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred
- previous experience in an administrative role a plus
- excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
- intermediate computer skills in Windows with experience in MS Word, Excel & Outlook
- detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize many tasks
- ability to be self-directed and work independently
- ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, and weekends to support catered functions
Job Duties
- provides support to the catering & culinary departments with coordination and communication of operation set-up timelines
- updates their own BEO book promptly for accurate communication between departments
- creating, organizing, and pulling signage for events as needed
- receives new hire information from senior catering manager and provides department orientation and tour
- participates in weekly BEO meetings and staff meetings to facilitate excellent communication of information between teams
- interview and hire for open positions
- updates employee schedules for catering employees including new employees' availability, availability updates, and RTO requests, and sends out revised schedules with necessary changes
- prints schedules for catering department as well as timesheets for catering staff
- coordinates with staffing agencies on required temporary staff needs in the area of catering, culinary & dish
- check in temporary staff for shifts, reports temp hours to the agency, turns in timesheets for temp staff to office manager, and signs off on electronic time records for agencies
- provides administrative support to the catering department including creating replenishment sheets, function signage, maintaining contact sheets, schedules, and employee email lists
- tracks office stock levels and emails office manager when supplies need to be ordered
- oversees catered events and staff as directed
- maintains employee attendance tracker and communicates attendance points
- responsible for paycheck distribution on paydays
- ordering paper and coffee supplies and inventory
- updates employee communication postings
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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