Planning Administrator, The Department at Hudson's

Planning Administrator

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry's source for food service news and trends. Our mission is to delight our guest. Every meal. Every day. Our core values include exceptional service, hospitality, collaboration, responsibility, and innovation.

The Planning and Design Administrator is a hybridized role responsible for the seamless facilitation of event logistics and the elevated visual curation of our luxury event space. This position bridges the gap between administrative planning and on-site aesthetic execution—ensuring every buffet, plated dinner, and corporate event is both operationally sound and visually cohesive.

Responsibilities include managing the completion of the Dry Goods administrative process, operational pull sheets, and planning of equipment usage for all assigned events; coordinating food vessels and custom disposables with the necessary teams based on service level and design; conceptualizing and building layouts for food and beverage stations to ensure a high-end, cohesive look; typing and printing all guest-facing collateral, including custom food labels, tasting menus, and directional signage, that align with the Brand Manager standards; acting as the integral link between the Event Producers and the operations team to communicate event changes and ensure paperwork is updated in real-time; conducting monthly inventories of special-order vessels and design elements to ensure the sales and operations teams have accurate resources; following strict production timelines and expectations while constantly striving to improve operational standards and the "Hudson's" guest experience; and partnering closely with the Hospitality Manager to troubleshoot issues before they escalate and provide timely status updates on all planning phases.

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Hospitality Management, or equivalent industry experience preferred. Experience: 2+ years in hospitality or food service, with a strong background in administrative support and customer service. Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel is a must); ability to create or learn digital station layouts and design tools.

We offer a range of benefits for eligible team members, including health coverage, voluntary life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and additional perks.

The Department at Hudson's bridges the Hudson's of old and new. Its name is directly inspired by the J.L Hudson's Department Store, and calls to the purpose of the iconic landmark's existence. Its brand, seen through the visual elements of logos, room names, colors and more, was created with a timeless, retro feel reminiscent of the details and history of Hudson's. Though a change in architecture, technology and design has occurred, the new Hudson's development was created with a similar intention as the old: a place where Detroiters and visitors around the world gathered. Out of the entirety of the Hudson's development, The Department is the pinnacle of retaining this sense of sophisticated place and special gather.

Our hiring process includes five stages: applied, interview with our recruiting team, interview with the hiring manager, final interview with a leader, and hired.