Hospitality Operations Coordinator

23-month contract in Rahway, NJ with potential for extensions. W2 contract; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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 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

Requirements

• 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

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 in Rahway, NJ; West Point, PA; or Upper Gwynedd, PA