Catering Lead

Southern Foodservice Management Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management is seeking a Catering Lead for our Bosch location in Charleston, SC. You will oversee catering events, lead staff, ensure food safety, and coordinate service delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in foodservice operations with at least 1 year in catering supervisory role, strong leadership and customer service skills, and flexible scheduling based on events. ServSafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in foodservice operations.
• At least 1 year in catering supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Flexibility to work days/nights based on events.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering events setup, delivery, service and cleanup.
• Supervise catering staff and coordinate with café operations as needed.
• Ensure proper food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of event areas.
• Support opening/closing procedures and cash handling during events.

Skills

Catering leadership

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Description

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contact food service company, is now looking to hire a Catering Lead for our Bosch location in Charleston, SC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform variety of tasks concerned with preparation and serving of foods and beverages for catering (primary) and the Café (secondary)
• Set up, deliver, serve and clean areas associated with catering events.
• Assist with the preparation of foods associated with catering events.
• Assist in the Café operations when catering demands are minimal; tasks to include, but are not limited to, serving, prep, barista services and cleaning.
• Responsible for maintaining proper food safety and handling techniques per applicable food code and HACCP standards.
• Maintain general cleanliness of facility according to Southern Foodservice sanitation standards.
• Responsible for following and enforcing proper safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct duties in an orderly and professional manner and to standards of Southern Foodservice code of conduct
• Support opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and service delivery.
• Must maintain cleanliness and appearance of areas during catering events and/or meal periods, to include wiping up spills and maintaining a clean and neat appearance.

Other Duties and Tasks

• All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any “Job” or “Position” assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in foodservice operations with at least 1 year in catering supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (ServSafe certified preferred).
• Flexibility to work days/nights based on event scheduling.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 40lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
• Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Frequent
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent

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