090 - AJ's Fine Foods Catering Specialist - Lone Mtn & Scottsdale

Bashas • Scottsdale, AZ

6d

About The Position

The Catering Specialist works with the Deli/Bistro Team Lead and Executive Chef to direct and oversee catering functions, including event planning, ordering and preparing food and beverages, presenting them to clients, and overseeing event food service and servers. The role supports the department’s sales and customer-service goals. Candidates should be friendly, responsible, able to work safely in a fast-paced environment, and committed to excellent customer service.

The position involves facilitating catered events from planning through completion, collaborating on menu development and production, responding to diverse customer requests, communicating with clients, vendors, and department colleagues, and ensuring compliance with applicable health, weights, and measures requirements. It also includes monitoring production and implementing reworks to control food costs and shrink. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
• Able to work safely in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Physical demands may include standing, sitting, lifting and stocking up to 50 lbs., pushing, keyboarding, telephone use, walking, and bending.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate catered events from beginning to completion.
• Work with the Executive Chef on menu planning and catering menu production to support profitability and company standards.
• Plan, develop, and present catering menus using expertise and creativity.
• Address catering requests from diverse customers.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate salesmanship with clients and vendors.
• Maintain communication with members of the deli/bistro and catering departments, the Deli/Bistro Department Manager, and the Executive Chef.
• Ensure compliance with state, county, and local health department and weights and measures policies, laws, and requirements.
• Monitor production and implement reworks to control food costs and shrink.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified courses.
• Scholarship opportunities for continued education.
• Store discount programs (10% off household groceries).
• Fun work environment with the opportunity to nourish the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed