Catering Site Lead (Thur-Sun)

ZeroCater, Inc; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Cell phone stipend

401k match

Job summary

Zerocater is seeking a Catering Operations Site Lead to guide On-Site Specialists and ensure flawless client experiences in our Berkeley location. You’ll be the go-to person for clients, manage shift prep, and uphold our service standards during every meal.

The role is part-time with a $24/hour rate, plus a $15 monthly cell phone stipend and a 401(k) match. Flexibility to cover 5–7 hour shifts Thu-Sun is required, with a set weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a team lead or management role in hospitality or customer-facing work.
• Proven ability to work well with others and lead a team.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main client contact and address questions or issues.
• Conduct pre-shift prep and delegate tasks to team members.
• Ensure Zerocater standards exceed expectations for each meal.
• Act as executive decision-maker on meal issues with quick thinking.
• Schedule new On-Site Specialists to shadow current staff and maintain quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Job description

At Zerocater, we believe food is one of the most effective ways to increase employee productivity. We build custom corporate catering and cafeteria solutions employees' love. Our products are powered by revolutionary technology that learns employees' unique tastes and preferences to customize meals for every company we feed. We are building a once-in-a-generation company powered by CaterAi , our revolutionary AI technology that allows businesses to plan complete food experiences in minutes, not weeks. Our mission is to combine deep industry expertise with advanced technology to create solutions employees love, save companies millions, and fundamentally disrupt the $186 billion catering market.

Our Catering Operations Site Leads are natural team players who guide Zerocater's On-Site Specialists with the goal of maximizing the team's performance and facilitating excellent client experiences. While ensuring that every meal goes off without a hitch, you'll get the benefit of building relationships with clients, many of which are exciting tech startups like Zerocater. You are a subject matter expert and enthusiastic spokesperson for Zerocater because you agree that the best ideas happen over food. The ideal person for this role is thoughtful, empathetic, and brings a smile to work every day.

What you will do:

• Serve as the main point of contact for our clients; answering any questions or issues they may have
• Conduct pre-shift preparation tasks and delegate shift responsibilities to appropriate team members
• Ensure Zerocater standards are being exceeded with every meal served
• Serve as an executive decision-maker around meal issues utilizing your ability to think quickly on your feet
• Schedule new On-Site Specialists to shadow current employees while ensuring consistency in quality and level of service provided

Qualifications for success:

• 1-2 years experience in a team lead or management position with a background in hospitality, food service, or similar customer-facing role.
• Track record of being a true team player, willing to work together and help others out to ensure smooth execution.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic highly desired
• Responsible with strong attention to detail and can work effectively with little to no supervision.

Physical requirements:

• Able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Able to kneel, crouch and bend
• Able to walk up and down flights of stairs
• Able to stand & walk for 3-4 hours on shift
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Schedule:

• You must have availability to work Thursday - Sunday generally for 5-7 hour shifts between 10:00am-8:00pm (20-29 hours per week) You will have a set schedule each week
• You may be able to pick up additional shifts when available

Compensation:

• You will work part-time, at $24.00 per hour
• $15.00 monthly stipend for cell phone usage
• 401k match with immediate vesting

"The shared meal elevates eating from a mechanical process of fueling the body to a ritual of family and community, from the mere animal biology to an act of culture."

-Michael Pollan

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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