Catering Sales Coordinator @ Pasadena Convention Center - Sodexo Live

Full Time with Benefits

Position pays $26.00-$30.00

Nothing beats the power of being at a live event. That's why we're proud to announce the launch of Sodexo Live!, our brand dedicated to the sports, events and hospitality industry. We concentrate all of our skills, insight, and experience into one brand that instinctively knows how to make the most of every moment. Let's go Live! Together.

Sodexo Live! and our partner venues have been defining extraordinary experiences through thoughtful hospitality, expertly delivered, for more than 80 years at gathering places across North America and the United Kingdom. As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend together more rewarding and more valuable. "Making it better to be there since 1929."TM

We are currently seeking a Catering Sales Coordinator at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and execute administrative processes to ensure the overall efficiency of Sodexo Live! business operations.
• Perform general clerical duties
• Liaise with clients, vendors and outside entities
• Uphold Centerplate's standards for accuracy, efficiency and quality, as they relate to administrative functions
• Provide administrative support to the Catering Sales Manager and ICW.
• Handle all Catering inquiries and ensure timely follow up on the same business day.
• Take small bookings repeat or new, as required. Larger more detailed requests for bookings, proposals or negotiations are to be passed on to the Catering Sales Manager and ICW.
• Prepare and send out all correspondence concerning: Function Contracts and Terms & Conditions.
• Maintaining an accurate filing system for the Catering department.
• Keep an accurate and detailed function book.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years administrative experience required and food & beverage background preferred
• Ability to work independently, exercising appropriate skills for effective judgment, creative problem solving and taking initiative
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to deliver and interpret information across various sources
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Ability to lift & carry 35 pounds
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education: High School Diploma.

  Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a sales or catering/convention services department. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is required.

  Other Requirements:

  Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language

  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  Ability to multitask.

  • Excellent time management skills
  • Must be courteous and gracious, always maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, has high energy and enjoys working with people.
  • Must be positive, result oriented and able to work well under pressure and guidelines.
  • Must be able to work well with a diverse group of team members, including Managers, banquet staff, department heads and supervisors
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office, Internet and Outlook required - EZPlanit, Salesforce and Ungerboeck/Momentus experience a plus.
  • Work well under pressure, be a team player.

Shift:
Nights and Weekends required.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days. Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.