Catering Specialist - 1

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shift

50% discount on takeout and catering

Competitive wages - incremental raises

Leadership opportunities

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

California Chicken Café in Venice, CA is hiring for a hospitality role offering flexible full-/part-time options. The position focuses on catering orders, guest interactions, and smooth delivery coordination within a fast-paced restaurant setting.

Responsibilities include taking orders, processing payments, and maintaining cleanliness while adhering to CA health standards. Training provided, with opportunities to grow in leadership and operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass California Road to Success class within first month.
• 1+ years restaurant experience preferred.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Pass CA Food Handler course.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute catering options for California Chicken Café Venice to drive strong marketing impact.
• Coordinate catering orders and ensure accurate hand-off to drivers/guests.
• Assist deliveries using the delivery dispatching platform.
• Take catering orders via phone or walk-in; manage inquiries.
• Deliver food to guests' vehicles and greet guests at drive-up service.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-stocked restaurant.
• Handle payments using the POS system; read and follow company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

English fluent

Communication

Positive attitude

Education

CA Food Handler Certification

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

POS system

Delivery dispatch platform

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Calif Chicken Cafe - Venice - VENICE, CA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Hospitality, Wage Starting at $22.75/hour Department Hospitality Reports to Assistant General Manager Terms of Employment Full Time or Part Time

Overall Responsibilities

• Organize and execute California Chicken Café's wide variety of catering options to ensure excellence in our most powerful marketing tool.
• Key Areas of Responsibilities
• Maintain a positive and friendly work environment while adhering and applying the company's core values
• Responsible for staging, reviewing and handing off catering orders to drivers/guest
• Assist in coordinating deliveries using the delivery dispatching platform
• Planning, reviewing, and coordinating next day catering orders
• Taking catering orders and inquiries via phone or walk up
• Delivery catering orders if needed using company and/or personal vehicle
• Following up with catering guests daily
• Deliver exceptional hospitality to our guests
• Take guest orders and handle payments using the POS system
• Direct, greet and assist guests in the Drive-Up Service as well as deliver food to guests' vehicles
• Greet guests with moments of humanity upon arrival
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and properly stocked restaurant
• Strong communication regarding any issues with food quality, equipment, and work environment
• Read and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must attend and pass California Chicken Café Road to Success class within first month of hire
• 1+ years of previous restaurant experience preferred
• Speak, read, and write English fluently
• Passionate about food and hospitality
• Friendly, upbeat, and cooperative
• Must pass Food Handler course and test in compliance with CA state law requirements
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements Perform duties that require standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, twisting, climbing, lifting/carrying (up to 25 lbs. individually), constant gripping/grasping, and moving throughout the restaurant for 4-10 hours per shift, up to 6 shifts per week.

Work Conditions

Hours will vary in accordance with business necessity, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, steam, and smoke. Works with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchen.

Benefits

• Free meal during the working shift
• 50% discount on takeout and catering
• Competitive wages - Earn more when you learn more
• Wage structure includes incremental pay increases at key employment milestones
• Leadership opportunities - We value promoting from within the team
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available for eligible employees
• 401k with company match for eligible employees