Food & Beverage Associate

Craft a better career.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Snacks & beverages

Job summary

Crafty's Food & Beverage Associates in Chicago is seeking an on-site Associate to lead client-site operations, merchandising, inventory management and equipment maintenance across office kitchens. You will meet strict quality standards, communicate effectively with clients and teammates, and handle routine tasks with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

This full-time, hourly role runs Monday–Friday 7am–4pm and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, PTO and

Qualifications

• Client-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear, concise and professional written and verbal communication.
• Operational excellence ensuring smooth, efficient procedures.
• Punctuality, accountability and consistent high service standards.
• Adaptability and problem-solving in changing environments.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach and conflict resolution.
• Autonomy to own site operations and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Merchandising: own client offices and pantries, manage storage rooms, perform expiration checks and rotations.
• Customer Service: engage with clients and Crafty team onsite to deliver high-quality service.
• Maintenance + Inventory: perform routine machine maintenance, quality checks, and complete inventory/budget tasks.
• Communication: raise location needs or safety concerns with your manager and complete pre/post route paperwork.

Skills

Client Obsessed

Effective Communicator

Operationally Sound

Reliable

Resilient

Collaborative

Autonomy

Attention to Detail

Job description

The Role:

Chicago, IL

Crafty's Food & Beverage Associates are the face of our in-office Concierge pantry program. They are the human element and the friendly face that leads client-site execution on a daily basis; supporting the site’s product merchandising, inventory management & order replacement, in addition to equipment management.

This is a high-energy role for people who derive joy from a meticulously organized shelf and positive energy from being around people. Crafty is looking for an Associate whose responsibilities will include:

• Merchandising : Take pride in your spaces by owning client's office kitchens & pantries and highly organized storage rooms, complete expiration checks and product rotations as needed
• Customer Service : With support from your manager, engage with our clients and other Crafty team members onsite, delivering the highest quality service
• Maintenance + Inventory : Perform routine maintenance on machines (such as coffee & kegerators), quality control checks, and completion of task lists (inventory, budget)
• Communication : Communicate and escalation any location needs or safety concerns your manager, and accurately complete pre/post route paperwork

This role is a full-time, hourly role within Crafty. This role is on-site and supports one of our Chicago clients Monday through Friday from 7am - 4pm by meeting the skill based qualifications below:

Required Attributes:

• Client Obsessed: Demonstrates a deep commitment to understanding and exceeding client needs and preferences, consistently showing eagerness and patience in all client interactions.
• Effective Communicator : Demonstrates exceptional communication skills across interpersonal, verbal, and written formats to ensure clear, accurate, and positive interactions.
• Operationally Sound : Ensures that all operations run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively, adhering to best practices and standards.
• Reliable : Shows accountability, punctuality, and consistency in fulfilling commitments. Maintaining high service standards, fostering client trust, and contributing to operational efficiency.
• Resilient : Quickly adapts to change, anticipates and addresses challenges with strong problem-solving skills, and maintains a positive attitude to ensure ongoing success.
• Must be able to remain stationary for 50% of the time and capable of pushing, pulling, and lifting boxes weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the client site as needed
• Collaborative: Encompasses the ability to work effectively with others towards shared goals while providing and receiving constructive input to enhance individual and team performance
• Collaborative: Demonstrates a team-oriented approach, emphasizing teamwork, supportive behavior, constructive conflict resolution, and a commitment to shared success.
• Autonomy: Autonomy empowers client operations team members to act decisively, innovate, and continuously improve, ultimately leading to enhanced client relationships, operational efficiency, and overall success in their roles through site and task ownership.
• Attention to Detail : Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail by meticulously overseeing merchandising, inventory management, and ownership responsibilities to ensure precision, consistency, and excellence in all aspects of operations.

Don't meet all of the qualifications? We want you to consider all of your skills and experiences - both professional and personal- that would make you successful in this role. Although some qualifications are essential, others can be attained with time. We believe diverse perspectives, upbringings, and knowledge contribute to our strong company culture and we encourage you to apply.

Expected Results:

Goal

Achieve a 95% annual client retention rate by delivering top-tier on-site operations and exceptional client experiences, ensuring all client goals are met and exceeded, for at least 6 consecutive months by completing these initiatives:

• Initiative #1: Task Ownership: Complete daily task lists with an average of 95% successful shift completion week over week as measured via Tableau on a monthly basis.
• Initiative #2: Quality control : Maintain an average of 95% or greater on all quality control checks quarterly.
• Initiative #3: Client Satisfaction: Assist in supporting all client requests on a weekly basis, working with your manager and the site point of contact.

What we offer:

Our people mean everything to us. When you join Crafty, you're joining a team of passionate, smart people who work incredibly hard and have fun along the way.

We are proud to offer a compensation package that includes our Crafty healthcare plan, covering primary health, dental, and vision plans, 401k, paid time off, equipment certification courses, and parental leave. And, of course, it also includes Crafty-grade snacks, beverages, and fun events!

Lastly, this role offers a special opportunity: to have a major hand in shaping the future of a young, flourishing company. Your creativity, ambition, and work will steer the direction of our successes.

Our compensation amount for this role is $20 an hour. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including cost of living based on location, candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Crafty provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without discriminating against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.