Catering Operations Coordinator-Multiple locations

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Corporate Dining Operations Coordinator to support daily operations within a corporate dining environment. This is a mid-level opportunity for someone with at least 5 years of hospitality experience, ideally with exposure to food service, catering, or corporate dining. The successful candidate will have strong financial acumen, be computer proficient, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This role will also support the management of third-party suppliers, help monitor service level agreements (SLAs), and track supplier performance to ensure consistent service quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day corporate dining operations and service delivery
• Coordinate with third-party suppliers, contractors, and service partners
• Track supplier performance against SLAs, service standards, and KPIs
• Assist with invoice review and approval, cost tracking, and basic budget monitoring
• Maintain accurate reports, logs, and operational records
• Communicate professionally with vendors, internal stakeholders, and team members
• Support issue resolution and follow-up on service concerns
• Help ensure compliance with food service, safety, and company standards
• Identify opportunities to improve service efficiency and customer experience
• Provide administrative and operational support as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years of hospitality experience
• Experience in corporate dining, food service, catering, or similar hospitality operations
• Familiarity with managing or supporting third-party suppliers
• Understanding of service level agreements and performance tracking
• Strong financial acumen and cost-conscious mindset
• Proficiency with computers and standard business software, including Microsoft Office
• Strong people skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting supplier scorecards, service reporting, or KPI tracking
• Exposure to invoice processing, budget support, or vendor reconciliation
• Knowledge of workplace dining operations, catering, or food service compliance
• Familiarity with reporting tools or basic data analysis

Core Competencies

• Hospitality service mindset
• Supplier management
• Financial awareness
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Accountability
• Process improvement

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $32.00 - $42.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm EST
• Work Location: Candidate can be based out of Rahway, West Point, PA or Upper Gwynedd, PA
• This is a 23-month contract to start with the potential for extensions
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship