Job Title: Catering & Events Assistant
Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Reports to: Catering & Sales Manager

Position Summary
As a Catering & Events Assistant, you will be responsible for all Catering & Events Department administrative duties. If you are a proactive team player with a strong work ethic, are detail-oriented, and have a passion for hospitality, we want to hear from you!

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist the Catering & Events management team will all administrative duties
• Act as a liaison between Sales and Operations Managers
• Manage daily office duties, including collecting contracts and payments, updating banquet event orders, team distribution, menu and buffet card printing, setting up binders for offsite events
• Data management; calendars, menus, floor plans
• Answer inquiries when necessary
• Staffing events and managing staff correspondence
• Support with uniform inventory – maintaining roster of staff and sizes, and assistance with pulling uniforms for events
• Maintain warehouse inventory, including ordering and stocking supplies with the MML Event Manager
• Coordinate with third party vendors (rentals, floral, a/v) - including pickup and delivery as needed
• Restaurant event support – packing and coordinating pickup with appropriate managers, checking out warehouse inventory and tracking returns
• Assist with offsite events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year catering & events experience preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and people skills required
• Must be available to work outside normal business hours as directed
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively

Benefits and Perks:

• Health insurance benefits available first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Gym Discounts
• Restaurant Discounts
• Retail Discounts
• Holiday Pay

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent periods of being on your feet per shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.

Must be eligible to work in the United States. MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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