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University of Puget Sound Looking for Catering Sales Coordinator Full Time
Catering Sales Coordinator
Job ID
7652
Location
Dining & Event Services
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Staff Posting Details
Appointment:
Regular, Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Catering Sales Coordinator serves as a liaison between Catering Services and the client, planning events and services.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Supports the Senior Conference & Event Sales Manager with designing high profile events.
Responsible for planning and creating menus with customers for university and off campus catering events.
Provide general administrative duties in support of Catering activities.
Coordinates with operations & culinary staff the overall details of university and off campus catering events.
Performs administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, copying documents, ordering office supplies, reading/routing incoming mail, drafting routine correspondence; designs and maintains office filing and organization systems
Answers all sales related telephone calls, take clear/concise messages, provides information, and/or directs call to appropriate team member
Prepares/distributes various reports, including the Resume and BEO packet, sales contracts, prepares files
Updates menus, pricing, and promotions with the Senior Conference & Event Sales Manager as needed
Develops and maintains favorable working relationships and open communication with all departments
Responsible for new booking/turn over process
Responsible for assisting managers during execution of events
Responsible for special projects as assist by Sales and Events department
Process sales department invoices and expenses: maintain file copies, handoff to accounting, organize and track as needed
Reconcile monthly expense reports for Senior Conference & Event Sales Manager
Distribute and communicate Catering details to the appropriate areas as well as any updates.
Assists in the training of student staff members.
Adheres to policies as outlined in the DCS Handbook.
Supports DES Bookkeeping Coordinator with Account Payables/Receivables processing, as needed.
Additional duties as assigned by the Senior Conference & Event Sales Manager.
Qualifications:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of general accounting principles
Proficient with general timekeeping tasks
Familiar with taxable and non-taxable regulations
Proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word in particular)
Must possess a valid Food Worker Card
Must demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and have the ability to organize, prioritize and problem-solve, and communicate and work with a diverse group of staff
Regular and reliable attendance
Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community
Compensation and Benefits:
The anticipated range for this position is $20.00 to $21.50. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.
Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:
Medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)
Please note:
-Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
- Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
- Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits.
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
For more information on Puget Sound’s non-exempt staff benefits package, visit: Summary of 2024 Benefits for Staff Members in Non-Exempt Positions.pdf (pugetsound.edu) For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Required Documents:
Resume
Letter of Interest
Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.
University Diversity Statement
We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity
The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
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The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator/employer.