Catering/Events Team Leader

Brookshire Grocery Company • Tyler, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists management in overseeing catering and events operations including planning special events and activities to enhance sales, store traffic and guest engagement. Supports the end-to-end process of catering operations including delivery, arrangement, set-up, serving and clean-up of catering events.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of catering operations.
• Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a cheese/meat slicer, commercial oven, etc.
• Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales.
• Ability to learn new systems, methods, or processes.
• Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools.
• Ability to work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with partners and customers.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• One or more years of cooking-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Food handler certification required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of catering/events products to skillfully handle and satisfy customer requests.
• Assists in helping customers plan for special events, including estimating the amount of food needed and making suggestions of appropriate menus.
• Assists with coordinating talent for performances which includes bookings of musicians, guest chefs, and entertainers.
• Assists with catering operations including delivery, arrangement, set-up, serving, and clean-up of catering events.
• Maintains clean, safe, and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.
• Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and taking special order requests by phone and in person.
• Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives.
• Assist in the coordination of establishing departmental work schedules.
• Trains and develops partners for catering and special events.
• Works with and provides feedback to department manager about department and partner performance.
• Adheres to quality control and food safety standards by stocking and rotating prepared foods.
• Ensures that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
• Stacks pallets and sorts products into correct locations according to Company efficiency standards and expectations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED