Mid Level Catering Assistant Jobs
Mid level catering assistant jobs go to professionals ready to own service execution, coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house teams, and handle events with minimal supervision. Roles run predominantly on-site across Food & Beverage, with employers like Oak View and Flying Food hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Catering Sales Manager drives food & beverage sales revenue at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Primary focus will be on exhibitor catering, retail activations, subcontractor, and SBE partnership activations, small group business, and short-term and single-day events from initial inquiry through contract execution and event delivery.
This role pays an annual salary range of $55,000 - $60,000. Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
Exhibitor Sales & Retail Activations:
- Manage and lead exhibitor catering lifecycle from order coordination through execution.
- Maximize retail revenue through creative sales programming.
Sales & Revenue:
- Pursue and develop small group, short-term, single-day, and pop-up catering businesses.
- Prepare written proposals, evaluate the business value of prospective events and clients, and initiate contractual arrangements.
- Oversee the full sales process from inquiry through booking, ensuring client needs are met with professionalism and creativity.
- Achieve established sales goals and objectives.
Contracts & Documentation:
- Negotiate, author, and submit finalized contracts and BEOs to clients and internal staff.
- Prepare sales folders, sales kits, and client correspondence.
- Ensure all required documentation is received from clients in a timely manner.
- Verify payments are received according to contracted schedules and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Enter and maintain complete and accurate information in the booking system.
Event Operations & Communication:
- Communicate daily with F&B, culinary, catering, and operations staff regarding client needs and expectations.
- Assist with post-event follow-up to ensure all guest experience issues have been addressed.
Relationship Management & Prospecting:
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers through professional, courteous, and ethical interaction.
- Independently source and pursue outside networking opportunities through industry resources, community events, and prospect-facing special events.
- Maintain a client database and conduct consistent follow-up via in-person, phone, email, and other channels.
- Respond to all leads within OVG standards response time requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in hospitality, catering, event coordination, or sales support is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency and successful experience in catering sales generation, contract negotiation and pricing, event scheduling, training, catering, banquets, and menu development.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on creating Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and email).
- Strong working knowledge of POS systems.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and evenings, as required to ensure an outcome.
- Ability to adhere to a high standard of business etiquette and professional communication.
- Ability to consistently represent the company in a professional, positive, and knowledgeable manner.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Catering Sales Manager drives food & beverage sales revenue at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Primary focus will be on exhibitor catering, retail activations, subcontractor, and SBE partnership activations, small group business, and short-term and single-day events from initial inquiry through contract execution and event delivery.
This role pays an annual salary range of $55,000 - $60,000. Benefits for Full-Time Roles: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until February 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
Exhibitor Sales & Retail Activations:
- Manage and lead exhibitor catering lifecycle from order coordination through execution.
- Maximize retail revenue through creative sales programming.
Sales & Revenue:
- Pursue and develop small group, short-term, single-day, and pop-up catering businesses.
- Prepare written proposals, evaluate the business value of prospective events and clients, and initiate contractual arrangements.
- Oversee the full sales process from inquiry through booking, ensuring client needs are met with professionalism and creativity.
- Achieve established sales goals and objectives.
Contracts & Documentation:
- Negotiate, author, and submit finalized contracts and BEOs to clients and internal staff.
- Prepare sales folders, sales kits, and client correspondence.
- Ensure all required documentation is received from clients in a timely manner.
- Verify payments are received according to contracted schedules and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Enter and maintain complete and accurate information in the booking system.
Event Operations & Communication:
- Communicate daily with F&B, culinary, catering, and operations staff regarding client needs and expectations.
- Assist with post-event follow-up to ensure all guest experience issues have been addressed.
Relationship Management & Prospecting:
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers through professional, courteous, and ethical interaction.
- Independently source and pursue outside networking opportunities through industry resources, community events, and prospect-facing special events.
- Maintain a client database and conduct consistent follow-up via in-person, phone, email, and other channels.
- Respond to all leads within OVG standards response time requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in hospitality, catering, event coordination, or sales support is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency and successful experience in catering sales generation, contract negotiation and pricing, event scheduling, training, catering, banquets, and menu development.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on creating Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and email).
- Strong working knowledge of POS systems.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and evenings, as required to ensure an outcome.
- Ability to adhere to a high standard of business etiquette and professional communication.
- Ability to consistently represent the company in a professional, positive, and knowledgeable manner.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Mid Level Catering Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level catering assistant job?
Position yourself by highlighting hands-on ownership: events you coordinated from setup through breakdown, dietary or allergen protocols you managed, and situations where you stepped in without direct supervision. Employers at this level want to see that you can read a service flow, adapt on the floor, and support less experienced staff. Tailor your application to the specific venue type or cuisine style in the posting.
Which companies hire mid level catering assistants?
Companies hiring mid level catering assistants right now include Oak View and Flying Food, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from established hospitality groups, corporate dining operators, event venues, and healthcare or university food service providers that need dependable staff who can work independently.
Are there remote mid level catering assistant jobs?
Yes, though the role is primarily hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of mid level catering assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover coordination, ordering, or scheduling responsibilities rather than direct service. If flexibility matters to you, filter for event planning or catering operations roles where logistics work can be done off-site.
How do I move up to a mid level catering assistant role?
Moving into a mid level catering assistant role comes from consistently taking on more than your base duties over time. That means volunteering to lead smaller events, learning how to manage food safety documentation, and building familiarity with inventory and prep workflows. When you can demonstrate that you've owned outcomes rather than just completed tasks, and that less experienced colleagues look to you for guidance, you're ready to make the move.
Which industries hire the most mid level catering assistants?
Mid Level catering assistant roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate high-volume, recurring food service programs that require experienced staff who can maintain quality and consistency without constant oversight from senior management.