About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Hospitality & Catering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Event Coordinator to support on-site and back-office event operations. This role helps deliver polished events by assisting the sales and catering teams with client coordination, contract support, vendor communication, and logistical execution.

• Assist the Director of Catering and Sales Managers with clerical and operational tasks
• Support client interactions when the sales team needs assistance (contract prep, day-of check-ins)
• Maintain accounts, contacts, and activity records in event or CRM software
• Prepare and maintain menu packets, appointment materials, and client follow-up items
• Schedule and confirm appointments; assist with party bookings and sales handoffs
• Coordinate with vendors and internal operations to ensure smooth event execution

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What We’re Looking For

We want someone organized, service-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hospitality, events, or a closely related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with technology and scheduling/CRM tools
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy event schedule
• Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and team-minded

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Why This Role

This is an entry-level to early-career opportunity for candidates who want hands-on experience in event sales and venue operations within the hospitality industry. You’ll gain practical exposure to client-facing sales processes, vendor management, and event logistics—useful for growth into event sales or catering management roles.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay (per listing): $32,588 (estimated)
• Benefits include:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount

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Schedule & Employment Type

• Schedule: Night shift; weekend availability required
• Employment type: Part-time (role may include variable hours and weekend shifts)

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Key Details & Compliance

This posting is compliant with U.S. hiring practices for New Jersey. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify us if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.