Catering Experience Specialist

SSA Consulting Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

Participation in a 401(k) program with

Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave

Holiday pay on holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SSA Group, LLC is seeking a Catering Associate to deliver warm, welcoming guest experiences and oversee setup, service, and cleanup for catered events in Seattle and other locations. You will support front and back of house operations, manage inventory, and assist with problem solving during events.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility for varied hours, and physical ability to stand and lift as needed. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
• Excelled problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above; accommodation upon request, please communicate directly with hiring manager.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Oversee quality, product levels and inventory of product.
• Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently as well as resolve complaints effectively.
• Meet expectations of proper setup, execution, breakdown, and cleanup of each catered event.
• Execute back of the house, front of the house and side work duties for overall productivity of banquet events as assigned.
• Ability to express knowledge of menus, food presentation, and food service techniques with guest service in mind.
• Perform strenuous manual labor as required (equipment storage, event setup, tear down of tables and chairs).
• Support placement, movement and storage of rental orders, buffet cards, and catering items.
• Support Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager with problems during events and provide creative solutions.
• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards the client, guests, and staff.
• Communicate clearly and openly with leaders for overall success.
• Display a sense of urgency at all times.
• Uphold a professional appearance and mannerism.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Job description

SSA Group, LLC is seeking a Catering Associate to deliver warm, welcoming guest experiences and oversee setup, service, and cleanup for catered events in Seattle and other locations. You will support front and back of house operations, manage inventory, and assist with problem solving during events.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility for varied hours, and physical ability to stand and lift as needed. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.