Catering Coordinator (PART-TIME CONTRACTOR)

THIS IS A PERMANENT PART TIME POSITION. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR PART TIME WORK IN BETWEEN FULL TIME JOBS. WE WILL NOT RESPOND.

Established MetroWest Boston catering company seeking an experienced catering or event professional to provide remote sales and proposal support.

This is an ideal opportunity for a former catering sales manager, hotel catering manager, country club event director, event planner, or experienced catering coordinator looking for flexible part-time work.

About Us

We are a boutique off-premise catering company specializing in social, corporate, and private events throughout the MetroWest Boston area. We produce high-quality events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale catered functions.

Position Overview

The owner currently handles all inquiries, proposals, client communication, and event planning. We are seeking a highly organized professional who can assist with proposal development, client follow-up, and event coordination support.

This has the potential of being a primarily remote position with flexible hours once you are trained.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise client proposals using Total Party Planner (TPP)

• Follow up with inquiries and prospective clients

• Communicate professionally with clients via email and phone

• Assist with event planning logistics and timelines

• Staff all gigs; confirm again with details

• Maintain accurate client records within TPP

• Coordinate details with vendors and rental companies as needed

• Create spreadsheets for chef

• If more hours are required, we also need stagers, packers, gig lead managers (GREAT GRATUITIES), and a social media coordinator.

Qualifications

• Previous catering sales, catering management, hotel catering, event planning, or hospitality experience required

• Experience using Total Party Planner strongly preferred

• Have own laptop at home

• Strong Excel experience needed

• Strong design sensibility for staging buffets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Very Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently

• Professional client-facing demeanor

• Experience preparing proposals, contracts, and event documentation

Schedule

• Approximately 10–15 hours per week

• Flexible schedule

• Eventual Remote work

Compensation

• Independent contractor (1099)

• Hourly compensation based on experience

Ideal Candidate

We are especially interested in speaking with former catering sales managers, event directors, catering coordinators, hospitality professionals, or retired industry professionals who enjoy the catering business and would like flexible remote work without the demands of full-time employment.