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Catering Coordinator/Admin Assistant

Chick-fil-A

  • Seneca, South Carolina
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Catering Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Catering Sales, Event Coordinator, Customer Service, Operations Support, Restaurant Administration, Chick-fil-A, Hospitality, Food Service, Catering Delivery, Administrative Support, Team, Scheduling, Fast-Paced Environment, Process Improvement, Systems Development, Guest Experience, Clemson Jobs, Seneca Jobs, Office Coordinator. It requires someone who is energized by a fast-paced environment, comfortable being on their feet, and motivated to improve systems, increase efficiency and drive results and growth.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSeneca, South Carolina

    Description

    Our Mission

    At Chick-fil-A of Seneca our mission is to serve craveable food (fast), show genuine care, and create memorable moments.


    Role Overview

    This is a high-impact, dual-role position responsible for both administrative excellence and growing our catering business.

    You will be the point person for each guest’s catering experience, from first contact to final follow-up.

    This role is not a desk-only position. It requires someone who is energized by a fast-paced environment, comfortable being on their feet, and motivated to improve systems, increase efficiency and drive results and growth.


    Administrative Assistant Responsibilities

    • Maintain organization, structure, and administrative excellence for the leadership team
    • Manage office operations including:

    a. Phones, emails, packages, etc.

    b. Daily time punch accuracy

    c. Deposits and change funds

    • Support team culture by:

    a. Assist in coordinating employee recognition, birthdays, and milestones

    b. Ensure a clean, organized, and highly functional office environment

    c. Support leadership with tracking systems (logs, journals, accountability tools)

    d. Follow up on guest care opportunities (recovery, notes, documentation)


    Catering Coordinator Responsibilities

    • Own the end-to-end catering experience:
    • Taking orders (phone, in-person, online)
    • Creating quotes and coordinating details
    • Communicating clearly with kitchen leaders
    • Execute catering orders by:

    a. Preparing, assembling, and delivering orders as needed

    b. Ensuring accuracy, presentation, and timeliness

    • Create memorable guest experiences through:

    a. Proactive communication and follow-up

    b. Problem-solving and recovery when needed

    • Track and grow catering business:

    a. Maintain detailed records of orders, guests, and invoices

    b. Follow up on unpaid invoices and ensure timely payments

    c. Monitor sales performance and identify growth opportunities

    • Maintain catering systems:

    a. Inventory tracking (supplies, bags, equipment)

    b. Catering vehicle documentation and compliance

    • Partner with leadership to:

    a. Set goals and strategies for catering growth

    b. Improve systems, efficiency, and throughput

    • Support special events including Clemson home game tailgates


    Work Environment & Expectations

    • Schedule: Typically Monday–Friday (8am–4pm) with flexibility required. Includes two Saturdays per month and availability for events/tailgates.
    • Fast-paced, high-energy environment
    • Requires standing, walking, lifting, and active involvement in operations
    • Must be comfortable switching between administrative work and operations
    • Expected to identify inefficiencies and build better systems


    What Success Looks Like

    • Catering orders are accurate, on time, and remarkable
    • Guests feel genuinely cared for and choose to order agai
    • Administrative systems are organized, proactive, and reliabl
    • Catering sales show consistent growth
    • The team feels supported, celebrated, and set up for success


    Competencies We’re Looking For

    • Strong alignment with our mission: Craveable Food (fast), Genuine Care, Memorable Moments
    • Highly organized with excellent time management
    • Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
    • Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
    • Strong communicator (written and verbal)
    • Problem-solver who brings solutions, not just problems
    • Positive, team-focused attitude that builds culture
    • Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy


    Keywords:

    Catering Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Catering Sales, Event Coordinator, Customer Service, Operations Support, Restaurant Administration, Chick-fil-A, Hospitality, Food Service, Catering Delivery, Administrative Support, Team, Scheduling, Fast-Paced Environment, Process Improvement, Systems Development, Guest Experience, Clemson Jobs, Seneca Jobs, Office Coordinator

    Benefits

    • Flexible schedule
    • Paid time off
    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • Referral program
    • Employee discount
    • Paid training
    • Other

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