Catering Sales Assistant | Part-Time | McAllen Convention Center
Oak View Group, Mcallen, Texas, United States, 78501
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary The
Catering Sales Assistant
provides support and assistance to the Catering Sales Manager and General Manager in coordinating catering sales efforts and event planning. The
Catering Sales Assistant
also assists the Management Team with administrative paperwork. The primary responsibility is to assist the Catering Sales Manager in creating Catering BEO's for Artists at the Performing Arts Center, coordinating concessions opening/closing times according to event needs, booking, selling, planning, and coordinating all special social events while ensuring the highest level of customer service. The role also includes purchasing specialty food and beverages locally.
This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$16.00.
Benefits for Part-Time Roles 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until May 8, 2026.
Responsibilities
Planning menus
Keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service
Meeting with suppliers and customers
Discussing contract requirements with customers
Weekly sales reports
Weekly Credit Card reports
Weekly Labor and Sales reports
Processing Purchase Orders
Receiving and processing payments for events in cash, check, or Credit Card
Qualifications
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiar with menu planning.
Basic computer proficiency: E-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook, Schedule+.
Cash-handling abilities; basic math skills, including significant-number manipulation.
Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings and weekends, as required).
Good verbal and written communication skills.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team. 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 why 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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Position Summary The
Catering Sales Assistant
provides support and assistance to the Catering Sales Manager and General Manager in coordinating catering sales efforts and event planning. The
Catering Sales Assistant
also assists the Management Team with administrative paperwork. The primary responsibility is to assist the Catering Sales Manager in creating Catering BEO's for Artists at the Performing Arts Center, coordinating concessions opening/closing times according to event needs, booking, selling, planning, and coordinating all special social events while ensuring the highest level of customer service. The role also includes purchasing specialty food and beverages locally.
This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$16.00.
Benefits for Part-Time Roles 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until May 8, 2026.
Responsibilities
Planning menus
Keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service
Meeting with suppliers and customers
Discussing contract requirements with customers
Weekly sales reports
Weekly Credit Card reports
Weekly Labor and Sales reports
Processing Purchase Orders
Receiving and processing payments for events in cash, check, or Credit Card
Qualifications
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiar with menu planning.
Basic computer proficiency: E-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook, Schedule+.
Cash-handling abilities; basic math skills, including significant-number manipulation.
Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings and weekends, as required).
Good verbal and written communication skills.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team. 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 why 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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