Coordinator, Concert Catering Logistics
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Operations
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Apr 4, 2026
| Position: Coordinator, Concert Catering Logistics | ||
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| Job Id: 788 | ||
| # of Openings: 1 | ||
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| Coordinator, Concert Catering Logistics Location: Grand Rapids, MI Schedule: Part-Time (25-29 hours per week), Hourly, Non-Exempt | Evenings and weekends required (concert-driven schedule) Be Part of a World-Class Guest Experience At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, our concert series brings world-class talent and unforgettable experiences to our guests. Behind the scenes, our culinary and event teams deliver high-quality catering and hospitality for touring artists, production crews, and VIP stakeholders. We are seeking a Coordinator, Concert Catering Logistics who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments and enjoys coordinating complex backstage operations to ensure seamless service execution. Why This Role Matters This role is critical to delivering a polished backstage experience for touring artists and production teams. By coordinating logistics, managing service flow, and supporting culinary execution, you ensure every concert runs smoothly behind the scenes. What You’ll Do Coordinate Backstage Catering Operations
Manage Service Flow & Event Execution
Maintain Culinary & Operational Standards
Support Guest & Artist Experience
Collaborate Across Teams
What You Bring
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Our Values We look for team members who embody:
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy delivering seamless backstage experiences, we'd love to hear from you! Working Conditions: This role operates in a concert-driven, high-energy environment across multiple indoor and outdoor locations, including backstage catering areas, green rooms, production spaces, and service zones. The schedule is event-based and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, with hours that may vary depending on concert and tour needs. The position requires frequent movement between front-of-house and back-of-house areas, including navigating crowded backstage corridors, loading zones, and storage areas. Work environments may include dim or changing lighting, amplified sound, and active production settings. Regular interactions with artists, touring personnel, vendors, and internal teams is expected, requiring professionalism and discretion. Exposure to varying weather conditions, temperatures, and noise levels is common, as well as work near food preparation areas, equipment, and high-traffic spaces. Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often 6-8 hours or more during events. The position involves lifting, carrying, and transporting items such as catering supplies, trays, and equipment (typically 20-25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds). Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling are required during setup, service, and breakdown. The ability to navigate stairs, ramps, uneven surfaces, and busy backstage environments is necessary. Fine motor skills are required for handling service items, arranging setups, and operating basic equipment. The role requires clear communication in person and via radio or written methods, as well as the ability to observe details and maintain safety standards in dynamic, fast-paced environments. As part of our onboarding process, all new hires are required to complete our background check. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. | ||
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