Catering Assistant Part Time

Stew Leonard's•Clifton, NJ

7d•$18 - $18•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist with the activities of the Catering Department. Work with the Catering team in order to provide excellence in customer service, drive sales and maximize profitability.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years and older
Sales Experience
Qualified Food Operator certification
Proficiency in the use of Excel, Word, labor scheduling and other proprietary applications
Flexible
Willing to commute between East Meadow and Farmingdale Locations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sound decision making and analytical skills
Strong suggestive selling skills and negotiation ability
Ability to lead, work and function within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Culinary certification and/or hospitality degree preferred

Responsibilities

Solicit, secure and coordinate catering orders of thousands of customers a year, including large organizations like churches, temples, corporations, community relief agencies, etc.
Take orders, answer phones, assist customers, suggestive selling
Actively work to expand the catering customer base by meeting with new businesses, circulating business cards and menus, collecting email addresses, and soliciting new accounts
Plan and execute both in-house and off- premise catering events, such as annual department appreciation dinners, etc. for as many as 600 guests
Conduct site tours for off-premise events
Coordinate delivery schedules with Security for van transport
Work with outside staffing and rental companies to coordinate needs for events