Catering Administrator | OnCampus Canterbury

Full time (40 hours per week) | Permanent

Are you an organised, customer-focused individual with a passion for hospitality and catering? We’re looking for a dynamic Catering Administrator to join our team and help us deliver exceptional catering services. As part of the OnCampus team, you’ll play a key role in the sale, coordination, and administration of catering orders, ensuring smooth operations and top-notch service for ours clients.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Catering Administrator, you will coordinate catering orders and work closely with clients to plan events, ensuring their needs are met with precision. You will manage catering enquiries, advise on menu options, and liaise with internal teams to execute events seamlessly. Post-event, you’ll follow up with clients to gather feedback and maintain strong relationships.

In addition, you will handle key administrative duties such as invoicing, managing shared mailboxes, and assisting with stocktake data for monthly reporting. You will also maintain accurate records and help track internal transfer data. Building and nurturing positive relationships with clients and suppliers is essential to ensuring high-quality service.

To be successful in this role, you will need a Level 2 NCEA or equivalent, a Class 1 Full Driver’s Licence, and at least two years of experience in hospitality management or coordination.

Key Attributes:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple client needs simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Positive, proactive attitude and team player.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in enhancing the catering experience for one of New Zealand’s leading universities.
• Build lasting relationships with a wide range of clients and stakeholders.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions make a direct impact.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the organisation.

About UCSA

Nau Mai Ki Te Rōpū Akonga ō Te Whare Wānanga ō Waitaha

Welcome to The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA)

Established in 1894, the UCSA is a registered not-for-profit organisation that supports UC students to succeed and belong.

Our organisation is governed by an elected Student Executive, and we employ over 300 staff. Together, we dish up a range of student-focused services, including advocacy and welfare, representation, subsidised dental and optometry, early learning centres, club support, events, and media.

The UCSA commercial team manages several cafes and bars, as well as sizeable catering and events teams delivering services to students, staff, external customers and commercial partners.

How to Apply

Please apply through our careers site.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the application closing date.