Restaurant Catering Coordinator

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Generous Match for Those 1

Flexible Hours

Promotion From Within

Discounted Meals

Free Branded Swag

Safety Shoe Purchase Program

Gym Membership Discounts

Access to Advanced Pay

Affordable Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Job summary

McAlister’s Deli in Auburn, AL is seeking a Catering Coordinator to coordinate catering operations according to company standards, provide excellent customer service, and collaborate with the catering team to fulfill orders.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to lead others, and close work with the restaurant management team and Area Catering Manager. It offers a fast-paced environment and opportunities to grow within the catering program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to direct others to support catering orders.

Responsibilities

• Executes the full-cycle fulfillment of catering orders from receipt of an order to execution, payment, and delivery.
• Organizes all catering orders in the restaurant around production, delivery, and follow-up.
• Partners with management to ensure that appropriate product and resources are planned and available to meet demand.
• Builds catering sales within the restaurant by performing customer call-backs and building customer relationships.
• Performs the data entry of all catering customers into the centralized catering database.
• Maintains a register for payment of catering orders in accordance with cash management policy.
• Assists in the operations of the restaurant as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

People leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

1651 East University Drive, Auburn, AL, 36830

Department

McALISTER’S CATERING COORDINATOR

Restaurant Operations

Reports to

Restaurant General Manager

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

The Catering Coordinator (CC) plays a vital role in the deli with the responsibility to coordinate catering operations according to company standards, provide excellent customer service and partner with the catering team to track and build future catering sales. This person must possess high organizational skills, great communication skills and be able to direct others to support the fulfillment of catering orders. The Catering Coordinator will work closely with the restaurant management team and the Area Catering Manager.

Key areas of responsibility include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Executes the full-cycle fulfillment of catering orders from receipt of an order to execution, payment, and delivery.
• Organizes all catering orders in the restaurant around production, delivery, and follow-up.
• Partners with management to ensure that appropriate product and resources are planned and available to meet demand.
• Builds catering sales within the restaurant by performing customer call-backs and building customer relationships.
• Performs the data entry of all catering customers into the centralized catering database.
• Maintains a register for payment of catering orders in accordance with cash management policy.
• Assists in the operations of the restaurant as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high energy, and physically demanding environment.
• Must have the stamina and ability to work 40 hours a week. Must be able to occasionally work more than a 50 hour work week during short management staff situations.
• Must be able to spend 90% of working time standing.
• Must be able to spend 10% of working time sitting.
• Will be required to use all sensory capabilities such as: vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking.
• Will be required to use physical capabilities such as: walking, bending, kneeling, handling, hand flexibility, reaching, squatting, crawling, lifting, climbing, and stooping.
• Must be able to carry loads greater than 35 pounds and be able to transport up to 70 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with our Guests in the primary language of the restaurant, specific to location. (Primarily English).
• The Catering Coordinator is required to have reliable transportation to meet the delivery and marketing requirements.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Free Wellness Services
• 401(k) with Generous Match for Those 21 and Older
• Flexible Hours
• Promotion From Within
• Discounted Meals
• Free Branded Swag
• Safety Shoe Purchase Program
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Access to Advanced Pay
• Affordable Lifestyle and Wellbeing Benefits
• Tips, and More!

This is for a position at a McAlister’s Deli corporate location