Corporate Catering & Events Assistant (New York)

Corporate Catering & Events Assistant

Location: New York, NY (Manhattan)

Salary: $70,000 + Overtime

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time, Onsite

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and 401(k)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a polished, energetic, and service-oriented Catering & Events Assistant to join the team at a prestigious global organization in downtown Manhattan.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in hospitality, restaurants, catering, hotels, or event operations who is looking to transition into a corporate environment with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly dependable, proactive, and genuinely enjoys providing exceptional service. This is an active, fast-paced role perfect for someone who takes pride in the details, thrives in a team environment, and approaches every task with a positive, can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the setup, service, and breakdown of meetings, catered lunches, and corporate events.
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings, including food, beverages, supplies, and presentation materials.
• Provide attentive, professional service to executives, clients, and guests.
• Ensure meeting rooms and common areas are clean, organized, and presentation-ready at all times.
• Assist with catering deliveries, food and beverage service, kitchen organization, and post-event cleanup.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure meetings and events run smoothly.
• Monitor meeting schedules and proactively anticipate upcoming needs.
• Assist with front desk coverage and greeting guests as needed.
• Support additional hospitality and office-related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous experience in hospitality, restaurants, catering, hotels, events, or a customer-facing service environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a polished, professional demeanor.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and assist wherever needed.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Comfortable being on your feet throughout the day and assisting with hands-on event setup and breakdown.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook proficiency preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

• Transition into corporate hospitality: Bring your hospitality experience into a professional office environment.
• Consistent schedule: Enjoy a Monday–Friday workweek with no regular nights or weekends.
• Career growth: Join a well-established organization offering opportunities for long-term professional development.
• Competitive compensation: $70,000 base salary plus overtime eligibility.
• Excellent benefits: Comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401(k).
• Dynamic environment: Work with a collaborative team supporting meetings and events in a high-end corporate setting.

If you're currently working in restaurants, hospitality, catering, or events and are ready for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you!