Job Description
The Catering Coordinator plays a key operational and administrative role in supporting Rice Hospitality Catering, Cohen House, and Rice Business. This position ensures seamless planning, communication, and execution of in-house catered events by serving as a central liaison between Rice Business event planners, internal university partners, and the Rice Hospitality culinary and service teams.
The Catering Coordinator upholds Rice University's standards of service excellence, hospitality, and operational precision, contributing to the success of events ranging from small departmental gatherings to large-scale academic and executive programs.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
Reports to: Sales and Events Manager
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a detail-driven hospitality professional with strong organizational and communication skills. They excel at coordinating multiple events, working collaboratively with the Rice Hospitality team and Rice Business event planners to ensure seamless, high-quality service. Proactive, reliable, and guest-focused, this individual consistently delivers polished experiences that reflect Rice University's standards of excellence.
Workplace Requirements:
On-campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at Rice University. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
LIGHT - Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing for up to 8 hours per day. Other physical requirements of the job include manual dexterity and the ability to see, hear, reach, climb, and balance. Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors.
This role is primarily on-site between the Rice Business School and Rice Hospitality Catering offices.
Requires mobility across various event spaces, kitchens, and university venues.
This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.
Hiring Range: $56,560 - $68,000
*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
The Catering Coordinator plays a key operational and administrative role in supporting Rice Hospitality Catering, Cohen House, and Rice Business. This position ensures seamless planning, communication, and execution of in-house catered events by serving as a central liaison between Rice Business event planners, internal university partners, and the Rice Hospitality culinary and service teams.
The Catering Coordinator upholds Rice University's standards of service excellence, hospitality, and operational precision, contributing to the success of events ranging from small departmental gatherings to large-scale academic and executive programs.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
Reports to: Sales and Events Manager
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate is a detail-driven hospitality professional with strong organizational and communication skills. They excel at coordinating multiple events, working collaboratively with the Rice Hospitality team and Rice Business event planners to ensure seamless, high-quality service. Proactive, reliable, and guest-focused, this individual consistently delivers polished experiences that reflect Rice University's standards of excellence.
Workplace Requirements:
On-campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at Rice University. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
LIGHT - Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally. Requires walking or standing for up to 8 hours per day. Other physical requirements of the job include manual dexterity and the ability to see, hear, reach, climb, and balance. Must be able to detect scents and discern flavors.
This role is primarily on-site between the Rice Business School and Rice Hospitality Catering offices.
Requires mobility across various event spaces, kitchens, and university venues.
This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.
Hiring Range: $56,560 - $68,000
*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, event management, or a related field preferred