Catering Lead

Flynn Group•Vallejo, CA

7d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Catering Lead, you will be a part of something special where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing customers, impact our growing business, and most importantly serve local communities across the country. This is a great opportunity to begin developing your skills in catering and sales, and to prepare for a potential career path in catering with Panera.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent
Excellent organization, customer service and time management skills
Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude
Work well under pressure and be able to work with a diverse group of people
Proven track record of success
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Reference checks
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to ten (10) hours in length.
Must have the ability to safely lift pots, pans, glassware, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds in weight.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Process, prepare and deliver orders to the client.
Assists in organizing a team of employees, when needed, to execute large catering orders.
Providing excellent customer service by following up with customers after an order has been complete. Promptly follows up on all customer calls and requests in an efficient and expedient manner.
Manages existing accounts to ensure ongoing repeat catering sales.
Works closely with café teams as well as with the Regional Catering Sales Manager to uncover and pursue additional business.
Creates a targeted game plan for increasing catering sales. This involves strategic planning, cold calling, presentation skills and effective closing sales techniques.
Utilizes Outlook Calendar as well as other online resources to maximize organization, game plan and follow up.
Ability to effectively communicate via email.