Catering Coordinator

Join our events team as a Catering Coordinator!

As the Catering Coordinator, you’ll unleash your organizational flair—think of yourself as the rock star who transforms meetings and celebrations into unforgettable experiences! You'll be the behind-the-scenes mastermind, working closely with clients and colleagues to add those special touches and ensure every detail shines. Bring your energy, creativity, and passion for hospitality, and get ready to make every event truly sparkle!

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Event Wizardry: Coordinate and negotiate all event details, collaborate with clients on menus, setups, and sleeping rooms, and tackle upsell opportunities.
• Paperwork Power: Respond to inquiries, book events, whip up contracts and BEOs, and keep everyone in the loop with weekly packets and critical date reminders.
• Teamwork Triumphs: Post schedules, assist with event collateral like vouchers and signage, and organize all files and VIP requests for the crew.
• Communication Champs: Type and distribute all correspondence, handle phones and messages, and keep trace logs updated for the CS/Catering team.
• Service Superstar: Always bring a friendly, attentive attitude, maintain a sharp appearance, follow company standards, and jump in wherever needed! 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required; bachelor’s degree preferred, with at least 1 year of relevant hotel or event experience.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates quick, accurate decision-making and maintains composure under pressure.
• Skilled at problem-solving and comfortable working with financial information and basic math.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.