061 - AJ's Fine Foods Catering Team Lead - Baseline & Val Vista

Bashas' • Mesa, AZ

2h

About The Position

The Catering Team Lead, working with the Deli/Bistro Team Lead and Executive Chef, directs and oversees catering functions. These include planning events, ordering and preparing food and beverages, presenting them to clients, and overseeing catering event food service and servers. The role supports the department’s sales and customer service goals.

This is a responsible, customer-focused role in a fast-paced environment. The Catering Team Lead plans and presents menus, accommodates diverse customer requests, coordinates with clients and vendors, maintains communication across the deli/bistro and catering departments, complies with applicable health and weights-and-measures requirements, and monitors production to control food costs and shrink.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
• Be responsible and friendly, work safely in a fast-paced environment, and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate catered events from beginning to conclusion.
• Work with the Executive Chef on menu planning and catering-menu production to ensure profitability and company standards.
• Plan, develop, and present catering menus using expertise and creativity.
• Meet the catering requests of diverse customers.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and salesmanship with clients and vendors.
• Maintain open communication with the deli/bistro department, catering department, Deli/Bistro Department Manager, and Executive Chef.
• Ensure compliance with state, county, and local health department and weights-and-measures policies, laws, and requirements.
• Control food costs and shrink by monitoring production and implementing reworks.
• 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, including 10% off household groceries.
• A fun work environment with an opportunity to nourish the community.

What This Job Offers

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