Special Events Catering Coordinator

Assist Catering Leadership in coordinating and executing catered special events, including preparation, on-site management, and post-event breakdown, while supporting non-special events as business needs require. Primary focus will be on proper execution of UHD special events, university events and experience, presidential events, UT systems development office, high-level events and special municate event details effectively to operations and culinary teams and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external clients across UHD and other university departments.Provide direction and on-site supervision to event staff, conduct pre- and post-shift meetings, support training and onboarding, and foster the growth and development of full-time, student, and temporary staff. Other duties as assigned.Develop detailed event plans, timelines, and run-of-show documents; ensure compliance with university policies, safety standards, and TABC requirements; and manage event logistics including delivery and setup.Deliver and retrieve food and equipment for events and safely operate university vehicles, including golf carts, vans, and box trucks, as needed.

Created: 2026-01-23