Catering

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for a Catering Person to assist in preparation and cleanup of food services for events. This role requires a friendly demeanor to engage with guests while serving drinks and meals. Responsibilities include coordinating setups, ensuring accurate orders, and potentially driving the catering vehicle. Previous restaurant experience and skills in communication and teamwork are essential for this position. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous server or restaurant experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cleanup of food and service items for deliveries.
• Coordinate set-ups and deliveries for catered events.
• Serve drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts to guests.
• Interact with guests and provide a friendly atmosphere.
• Use the point of sale system accurately for processing orders.

Skills

Reading and writing skills

Basic math skills

Superior communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Food and beverage knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Catering person assists in the preparation, tear down, and clean up of all food and service items needed for deliveries and catered events in a timely fashion. Coordinates set‑ups and deliveries. Confirms order details and timing. Serves and suggestively sells drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts in an outgoing, friendly and timely manner so as to "WOW" our guests. Ensures catering and delivery orders are accurate. Positively represents the Famous Dave’s brand. Performs side duties including, but not limited to, answering the phone, bussing tables, washing dishes, cleaning work stations, rolling silverware, expediting orders or running food. Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Principal Accountabilities

• Interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere. Greets guests and explains signature items, touring guests through the menu using concise and articulate language. Listens and responds to guest questions. Suggestively sells signature items and catering menus. Presents guest check and accepts a form of payment. Makes correct change and/or completes the proper charge card procedure in a timely manner.
• Practices teamwork by assisting other servers by running food, greeting other tables, pre‑bussing, refilling beverages, and providing assistance to other tables and team members when necessary.
• Accurately uses the P.O.S. (point of sale) system to clock‑in/out, to process/input orders and complete end‑of‑shift procedures.
• Ensures orders are packed accurately and reviews orders with guests.
• Sets up and tears down the site for all Famous Dave’s service related items (i.e. tables, chairs, tongs, grill, sanitation buckets, cooking utensils, etc.).
• Prepares catering vehicle with all needed food and service items for catering events.
• At times may drive the catering vehicle to the catering event.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Experience:
  • Previous server or restaurant experience preferred
• Skills / Competencies / Certifications:
  • Reading, writing, basic math and superior communication skills required
  • Understanding of federal, state, and local liquor laws
  • English language and professional communication skills are required
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Must have problem‑solving abilities, be self‑motivated, and organized
  • Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
  • Handles multiple priorities; works under stress and exercises good judgment
  • Valid driver's license preferred