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Atrium lists this Corporate Catering & Events Assistant opportunity in new york city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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!
Worksite address
new york city, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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