Catering Coordinator

Catering Coordinator

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for creating memorable events? Join our team as a Catering Coordinator and bring your energy and enthusiasm to help us deliver exceptional experiences for our guests!

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center's name reflects the contributions of the extraordinary entrepreneur, Andrew Higgins, who designed and built over 20,000 boats in New Orleans that were used in every major amphibious assault of World War II.

Conveniently located directly across the street from The National WWII Museum, the hotel offers 230 era-inspired guest rooms and specialty suites, premium amenities, full-service restaurant, lounge, and a rooftop bar, as well as a second-floor conference center with more than 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all aspects of catering events, from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up
• Work closely with clients to understand their event needs and provide personalized service throughout the planning process
• Assist in menu planning, including customization and dietary accommodations
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless execution of events, including banquet, culinary, and audiovisual teams
• Manage event timelines, contracts, and logistics to ensure smooth operations
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
• Assist in the preparation of event orders, setup sheets, and other necessary documentation
• Contribute to the success of the sales and catering team by achieving or exceeding revenue goals

Qualifications

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals : Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities / Females / Vet / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.