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Bridge Point

Catering Service Worker

Marion, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $18/hr

We are currently hiring Catering Service Workers to assist with food service and event operations for catered events, banquets, and hospitality functions. This position is ideal for individuals who ...

Cummins Inc.

Event Coordinator

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Event Planning & Coordination Knowledge - Experience supporting meetings, events, hospitality, catering, or a related operational environment, including logistics, timelines, and vendor coordination.

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What is the difference between Event Caterer vs Food Service Worker?

AspectEvent CatererFood Service Worker
CredentialsFood handler permits, catering certificationsFood handler permits, basic food safety training
Work EnvironmentEvents, weddings, corporate functionsRestaurants, cafeterias, catering venues
Employer & IndustryEvent planning companies, catering servicesRestaurants, hotels, cafeterias
Job FocusPreparing, serving, and managing catering eventsServing food, clearing tables, customer service

While both roles involve food service, an Event Caterer specializes in preparing and serving food at specific events, often managing the entire catering process. A Food Service Worker typically works in restaurants or cafeterias, focusing on serving customers and maintaining service flow. The roles overlap in food safety and customer interaction but differ mainly in scope and setting.

Are event catering jobs stressful?

Event catering jobs can be stressful due to tight schedules, high customer expectations, and physical demands such as standing for long periods and carrying heavy trays. Successful caterers often need strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and good communication to manage multiple tasks during events.

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Infographic showing various Event Caterer job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Special Events Sales Manager

Ripple & Company

Lafayette, IN • On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Program Overview 

We are seeking a dynamic, sales-driven Special Events Sales Manager for our highly desirable private event room and aggressively scale our growing off-site catering operations. This hybrid sales and operations role serves as the primary liaison between clients, the kitchen, and service staff to ensure the flawless execution of all high-end private dinners, corporate meetings, and off-site catered experiences.


Core Responsibilities


1. Private Event Space Sales & Management

  •          Inbound Lead Conversion: Convert inquiries for our premier private dining room into booked events through swift communication, professional site tours, and customized tastings.
  •          Floor Plan Layouts: Design custom table arrangements, seating charts, and audio-visual setups tailored to corporate presentations, milestone parties, and upscale dinners.
  •          On-Site Supervision: Direct the operational flow on the day of the event, coordinating exact timing with the kitchen and floor staff to maintain strict service standards.

 

2. Catering Business Expansion

  •          Outbound Business Development: Actively pitch off-site catering services to local corporations, wedding venues, planners, and community organizations to build a recurring pipeline.

3. Culinary & Team Collaboration

  •          BEO Creation: Author highly detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and distribute them to the kitchen and service teams during mandatory weekly operational meetings.
  •          Staffing & Training: Assist in hiring, scheduling, and training dedicated banquet servers, bartenders, and off-site catering staff.


4. Financial & Administrative Duties   

  •          Profitability Reporting: Analyze the food, beverage, and labor cost margins for every event to guarantee maximum profitability.
  •          CRM Management: Maintain an organized client database to send post-event surveys and systematically follow up for annual corporate re-bookings.



Recommended Qualifications


  •          Professional Experience: 2-5 years of dedicated event sales or catering management experience, ideally within a high-volume restaurant environment.
  •          Technical Skills: Proficiency with restaurant event management platforms (such as Tripleseat), reservation systems, and Microsoft Office.
  •          Industry Certifications: Possession of a valid food safety certification (like ServSafe Manager) and local alcohol server training credentials.
  •          Physical Capability: Ability to stand, walk, and coordinate logistics for 8+ hour shifts, and lift event equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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