Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Business Administration, Business Skills, Calendar Management, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Equipment Rentals, Event Management, Food Delivery, Food Services, Interpersonal Skills, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Operational Communications, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Purchase Orders, QoS (Quality of Service), Sales, Time Management, Writing Skills
Are you a dynamic individual with a passion for food, customer service and event excellence? Puff 'n Stuff Catering is currently in search of an enthusiastic, personable, and organized Sales Event Coordinator to help our Sales Event Planners make lasting memories for our clients.
At Puff ‘n Stuff, we don’t just cater events—we create memorable experiences. Our team is driven by four core values:
- Passion: We love what we do and take pride in delivering exceptional food and service.
- Customer Focus: We go above and beyond to exceed client expectations.
- Trust: We build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and team members through integrity and reliability.
- Creativity: We embrace innovation to craft unique culinary and event experiences.
The Sales Event Coordinator will assist the Sales Event Planner with the details and administrative tasks of the event planning process, including contacting clients, making revisions to events, taking payments, notifying other departments of event requirements and ensuring emails are answered promptly. . The person in this position must be able to handle multiple tasks and a fast-paced work environment with good humor and grace, understanding that challenges make the job interesting and fun!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create Special Event Orders with attention to detail with guidance from the SEP
- Correctly input order information into Caterese software
- Create event diagrams in AllSeated
- Perform with a high level of proficiency client communication, responding to voice mails and emails in a timely manner
- Confirm scheduled appointments, planning sessions and tastings
- Order rental equipment for events in a timely manner, including cost summaries and purchase orders when necessary
- Communicate with Operations about logistics for events
- Manage event deposits, payments, and accounts receivable to ensure all payments are collected on schedule
- On occasion, perform the On-Site event production responsibilities in the absence of Sales event planner as necessary to ensure quality of service and presentation
- Provide efficient and professional service at an appropriate level to meet or exceed client's needs
Skills and Requirements:
- Minimum 1-2 years catering or banquet administrative experience.
- College degree in hospitality of Business Administration preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a friendly demeanor
- Ability to stay organized while handling multiple projects
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Publisher
- Proficiency in Caterease and AllSeated preferred
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- High business acumen and understanding of client needs
- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proactive and self-motivated work style
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Puff 'n Stuff Catering has been Central Florida's premier full-service catering and events company since 1980 and is now one of the largest of its kind in Florida. Currently serving Central Florida, Florida's West Coast, and North East Florida. We're proudly recognized as a national leader in the catering industry!