About the role

  • Catering Coordinator assisting in the coordination of special events for Forty Acres Catering at UT Austin. Working with catering leadership and culinary teams to ensure excellent customer service and event execution.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Catering Leadership in coordinating and executing catered special events, including preparation, on-site management, and post-event breakdown, while supporting non-special events as business needs require
  • Primary focus will be on proper execution of UHD special events, university events and experience, presidential events, UT systems development office, high-level events and special programming
  • Communicate event details effectively to operations and culinary teams and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external clients across UHD and other university departments
  • Provide direction and on-site supervision to event staff, conduct pre- and post-shift meetings, support training and onboarding, and foster the growth and development of full-time, student, and temporary staff
  • Develop detailed event plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents; ensure compliance with university policies, safety standards, and TABC requirements; and manage event logistics including delivery and setup
  • Deliver and retrieve food and equipment for events and safely operate university vehicles, including golf carts, vans, and box trucks, as needed

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 years of operational experience in food service, catering, and/or event coordination
  • Experience in operating, maintaining, and cleaning servicing equipment and tools
  • Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 4 or more years of operational experience in catering and/or event coordination preferred
  • Experience training or leading staff
  • Experience working in higher education preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office preferred
  • Experience with catering software and/or a BEO management system preferred
  • Driving Required: class "C" operator's driver's license

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
  • Free Capital Metro bus rides
  • Retirement contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Career growth & professional development

Job title

Special Events Catering Coordinator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$45,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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