Catering Administration Manager

Sifted•Seattle, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Catering Administration Manager is responsible for ensuring the Seattle market is prepared and positioned for successful daily execution. This role serves as the operational hub between the commissary kitchen, service teams, and market leadership, ensuring food, supplies, information, staffing, and systems are accurate, organized, and delivered on time. While primarily based out of the commissary kitchen, this role plays a critical role in maintaining operational standards, supporting on-site teams, and ensuring seamless daily service execution. This position requires approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Largely based in the early morning/afternoon with flexibility to accommodate service tasks and urgent requests needed.

Requirements

3+ years of operations, administration, project management, or hospitality management experience
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Great attention to detail
Comfortable working with data, reporting, and technology platforms
Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written communication skills
ServSafe Food Manager certification

Responsibilities

Serve as primary administrator for operational systems and workflows
Maintain Admin App data accuracy
Audit menu information, dietary data, modifiers, and portions
Ensure operational documentation remains current and accurate
Manage Chef Daily Numbers processes
Create and audit packout cards
Coordinate menu communications and administrative planning tasks
Own numbers planning and support menu planning meetings
Ensure operational readiness for upcoming services
Manage disposable inventory + kitchen space
Coordinate ordering of ops supplies and equipment
Track inventory trends
Own operational purchasing
Lead the daily packout and delivery operations, ensuring all food, equipment, signage, and supplies are accurately packed and delivered on time
Direct and support Service Leads and packout teams during morning production and deliveries
Serve as the operational bridge between the commissary kitchen and field teams, ensuring seamless communication and execution

Benefits

Compensation starts at $78k per year + yearly bonus tied to goal achievement
Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
Unlimited paid-time-off
10 paid company holidays
Paid winter break from Dec 24-Jan 1
401(k) program after six months of employment
Monthly cell phone usage reimbursement
Free lunch during meal service
100% mileage reimbursement
Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up