Catering Specialist

Famous Dave's; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation Time

401K

Medical Insurance (including dental &

Job summary

Famous Dave’s in Waldorf, MD is seeking a Catering Specialist to lead our catering team and oversee operations and sales initiatives. You will guide training, coordinate orders, and ensure exceptional service for events and deliveries.

The role emphasizes self-motivation, organization, and strong communication as you manage staffing, policies, and community events to grow our catering business. Excellent benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Background check required to drive catering vehicles.
• Sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering team, recruit and train teammates.
• Manage day-to-day catering operations and enforce policies.
• Drive catering sales and coordinate community events.

Skills

Reading and writing

Superior communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Food and beverage knowledge

Microsoft Office

Self-motivated

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Famous Dave’s in Waldorf is looking for a Catering Specialist.

The Catering Specialist is theleaderof our Catering Team. They tasked with managing our Catering Team, Catering Operations and building Catering Sales! Our Catering Specialists are the best of the best and are extremely knowledgeable of our brand, products and culture. Our training program is tailored to each Catering Specialist to provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.

Catering Specialists should exhibit the following qualities:

• Self-motivated
• Confident
• Professional
• Organized
• Accountable
• Dedicated
• Goal Oriented
• Detail Oriented

Catering Specialist Responsibilities:

• Catering Team
  • Maintain a well-managed and efficient catering team. This includes recruiting new Catering Teammates, conducting training, and maintaining the strength of the current catering teammates.
• Catering Operations
  • Manage the day-to-day Catering operations. To guarantee success, the Catering Specialist must be attentive and consider specific details regarding each catering order. The Catering Specialist helps enforce Catering policies and procedures.
• Catering sales are essential to the growth of our company. Our direct sales initiatives have proven to be the best marketing tool for catering and other areas of business. The Catering Specialist is required to complete certain sales activities each week and reporting sales activity to our Catering Support Center. Catering Specialists are also tasked with executing community events such as local tastefests, fundraisers, and expos

Our Teammates enjoy excellent benefits like:

• Paid Vacation Time
• 401K
• Medical Insurance, including options for dental and vision
• Discounts on our award-winning food
• Catering Tips

Requirements

• Education:
  • High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Driving Record:
  • Must be willing to submit and pass a background check to be approved to drive our catering vehicles.
• Experience:
  • Previous Sales experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies/Certifications:

• Reading, writing and superior communication skills required
• English language and professional communications 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; work under stress and exercise good judgment
• Proficient with technology, including basic computer skills and Microsoft Office competency.