Event Coordinator (Part Time)

Who We Are:

We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by a different restaurant that comes onsite and serves fresh lunch from their chef’s unique menu. Fooda operates in over 20 major US cities and continues its expansion across the United States. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company’s top perks.

Fooda is currently recruiting for a part time Event Coordinator in our LA market. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a hospitality or events background who are eager to learn about food service, work with great customers, and support a broad network of excellent local restaurants.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support Fooda events in a variety of capacities, including: Receiving, loading, stocking inventory for our pantry program
• Gain competency with Fooda’s technology and standard operations procedures
• Problem-solve for issues such as incorrect orders, late deliveries, late restaurant arrivals, or incorrect email communication 
• Provide real-time onsite customer service to resolve issues promptly directly with the consumer
• Facilitate audits of restaurant event set-up to ensure consistency and high quality
• Escalate issues to Operations Manager when necessary to keep them informed or help problem solve
• Schedule: Monday 7am-1pm Tuesday 7am-1pm Wednesday 7am-1pm Thursday 7am-1pm Friday 7am-9am (up to 27.5 hours per week, but would be less) 

Who You Are: 

• You love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service
• You are friendly, high energy and love interacting with other people
• You are savvy with technology and will be comfortable in a fast-paced start-up
• You are resourceful, exhibit grace under pressure, and know you’re capable of finding solutions
• You are a strong communicator and self-starter
• You are organized and detail oriented. Type-A personality is a plus!
• You’re someone who knows the local territory and gets around efficiently in your own car
• You’re looking for a steady part-time job (between 15-27.5 hours per week) during regular business hours and value flexibility
• Must bring excel experience 
• Must have inventory control experience
• Prior catering or serving experience strongly preferred
• Prefer bar/restaurant experience
• Recommend applying if you live within a 10 mile range from 90210 

What We’ll Hook You Up With:

• Competitive wages - $22-$23/hr 
• Paid time off
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Long-term opportunities for advancement within Fooda
• Networking opportunities for work or career with local restaurants
• A fulfilling, challenging work experience and free food!