Catering Driver

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Westfield (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Caterer to support banquet and catering offerings and help guests have outstanding experiences. You’ll thrive as a team player who cheers on colleagues and aspires to growth into leadership roles.

As a Catering Team Member, you will help customers discover the pleasure of tasting incredible food and contribute to our passion for delivering excellence at every turn.

Qualifications

• 0–6 months experience in catering or related field.
• High school diploma with 18–36 months of additional training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Ensure communications from the sales team are executed at a high level.
• Follow proper food safety programs and guidelines.
• Assist guests by identifying needs and referring to the Catering Manager.
• Handle event bookings from first contact to completion with attention to detail.
• Produce and distribute contracts and catering paperwork.
• Support client site visits, tastings and events as requested by the manager.
• Assist with sales efforts in the catering segment.
• Maintain clear verbal and written communication; stay calm under pressure.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools to manage schedules, menus and correspondence.
• Prioritize safety for team, guests, and products.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma + 18–36 months training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

As a Caterer, you'll be a key player in our success and ensure all of our banquet and catering offerings exceed our guests’ expectations. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player at heart. The type of person that knows you’re only successful when those around you are set up for success. Beyond that, you should be eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and the ability to inspire those around you. As Catering Team Member, you’ll help customers discover the pleasure of tasting incredible food and elevate our passion for providing it at every turn.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Experience Desired: Single unit catering, convention center, or hotel banquet business; Hotel and catering; Sales
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent plus 18 months to 3 years of additional training
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that communications from the sales team are being performed and executed at a high level.
• Ensure proper food safety programs are being followed.
• Pay attention to many tasks while consistently providing exceptional service and responding to telephone and walk in inquiries by determining guest's needs and specifications for referral to the Catering Manager.
• Handle event bookings from initial contact to completion of event with strong attention to detail, organization and follow through.
• Produce and distribute contracts; complete catering paperwork, menus and correspondence.
• Handle all post event written correspondence.
• Be present at client site visits, tastings and events to assist with execution when requested by manager.
• Support the sales efforts of the department with emphasis on catering segment.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written; along with the ability to think clearly and remain calm in pressure situations.
• Possess computer skills, including Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products.