Food Services

Catering Director

Catering Director

Key Purpose

The Catering Director builds a dynamic catering team, develops, and ensures completion of the strategic business plan for the account, and oversees all aspects of profitability and service within the catering department.

Success Criteria

• Well organized with outstanding coordination and multitasking ability
• Is able to communicate up, down and across the organization to ensure success
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. Up to and including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Intermediate skill level using Google applications (gmail, docs, sheets, slides, hangouts, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, responsible, dependable, and capable of fulfilling obligations and has a deep desire to anticipate, engage and satisfy customer needs
• Uses a systematic approach to problem-solving
• Always promotes positive guest and co-worker relationships
• Can calmly and effectively adapt to constructive feedback in high-stress environments

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

• Collaborates throughout the client organization with individuals who play a role in the success of the catering department
• Coordinate activities with other internal departments. Participates in / leads management team meetings
• Interfaces with vendors and key service users within client organizations
• Coordinates with clients regarding inquiries for hosting high end or large / custom events

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Must have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 3 years of work experience in a similar role
• Experience in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, and marketing
• Experience managing other managers including culinary leaders
• ServSafe Manager certification
• Demonstrates experience using basic computer software, previous knowledge of Cater Trax or a similar catering software, and Google Suite a plus
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
• Can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization
• Creates and builds positive and productive relationships
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Hotel multi-unit catering experience preferred

Key Accountabilities

• Sets standards and accountability measures around sanitation for the operation while working with other unit leaders to immediately correct deficiencies
• Lead the department to follow all workplace and food safety rules to actively prevent accidents
• Ensure the team complies with all SERV Safe and HACCP programs and principles
• Responsible for all catering team members and functions including the smooth execution of the Catering Standard Operating Procedures
• Build a dynamic catering team and ensure new team members are on-boarded and trained for success
• Develop team members into high performing individuals by providing constructive feedback and the opportunity to engage in a personal development plan
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of VIP and complex events
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve catering revenue forecasts
• Develops and manages all aspects of the catering budgets; reviews financial reports and takes corrective actions as appropriate to ensure budget goals are met
• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables
• Builds professional relationships with key site service users to instill confidence and build organizational trust
• Leads in the coordination, execution, and measurement of client specific initiatives
• Create measurable success targets for the team along with a path to achieve them

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
• Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people.

We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background.

We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills, and may vary from the range listed above.

Starting at $16.50 PLUS you can make GREAT TIPS!

Come Join Panera Bread an award-winning leader in the restaurant industry and employer of choice for 2022!

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly wage PLUS TIPS!
• A comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision
• Paid time off
• 401k with match
• A scholarship program
• An employee assistance fund
• Free counseling services
• A company care coach chaplain
• We offer Daily Pay access your pay when you need it!
• Opportunities for growth
• And much more!

In the role of Catering Lead, you will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure that our guests receive great food and service.

You will be responsible to prepare and deliver all catered orders accurately and on time. You will also use your marketing and sales skills to generate new business for catering at Panera Bread.

This is a first shift position typically Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays) hours are generally early morning to mid-afternoon.

You can make GREAT TIPS!

As a Catering Lead you will :

• Own the success of the catering operations
• Take, place and prepare catering orders and teach others to do so effectively
• Maintain accurate and detailed guest database, collect payments and follow up with catering guests to ensure satisfaction
• Keep work area neat and clean while following all safety and sanitation procedures
• Display an ability to interact positively with all team members, managers and guests on a consistent basis

This opportunity is for you if :

• You have a valid driver license, clean drivers record and reliable transportation for local deliveries
• You have proof of insurance
• You have excellent customer service skills are polite, courteous, respectful, and maintain a professional appearance.
• You are organized and detail oriented
• You have the ability to communicate effectively with guests and your teammates
• You are able to work a flexible schedule with early start times
• You are over the age of 18
• You have food service or retail sales experience (preferred but not required)
• You must be able to lift up to 30 lbs, and be able to bend, reach, push, pull, and stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations

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Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY for our location in Culver City!

NOW HIRING A CATERING SPECIALIST!

Make $19 - 23 / hr including tips!

We’re not just selling sandwiches and salads. We’re selling HAPPY!

Catering Specialists : Lead the store’s Catering Team and work closely with catering clients. Manage the daily execution of all catering orders.

Complete daily sales building tasks to promote continuing growth of the catering program.

About Mendo :

We were founded with the vision to offer so much more than food, and since 2005, we’ve never let the spark of happiness go out! We Sell HAPPY!

Food is our love language! We connect guests to culinary adventure with our approachably adventurous menu. We use fresh ingredients you can feel good about.

We believe that every guest is a friend we haven’t made yet or one we’re welcoming back!

Does this get you excited?! Then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Visit the restaurant for an on-the-spot interview!

Where : 9300 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 When : Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm

Competitive Pay

Tips ALL Mendo Team Members participate in the tip pool!

Perks and Benefits :

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance*
• 401(K) Match, and other ancillary benefits*
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid sick leave
• Employee assistance program
• Parking & Transit Reimbursement*
• Discounted tickets through Tickets at Work!
• Free and delicious Mendo Meals on every shift!
• Clear path for growth and development

We’re Looking for Team Members that have the following :

• Great personalities, personality is everything!
• Hospitable attitudes!
• An overwhelming desire to help people!
• The ability to SELL HAPPY!
• You’ll spend your day passionately connecting with our guests!

Schedule :

Full-time Monday Friday

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity to become part of the Mendo Team!

For Team Members who qualify

There is no I in Mendo

Mendocino Farms is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Mendocino Farms will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seeking a Catering Assistant with 1 year of experience in law firm hospitality, hotel catering, corporate dining, or similar role in a professional services organization.

Responsibilities include preparing conference rooms for meetings / events, ordering refreshments / meals, replenishing / refreshing beverage service during meetings while remaining on-call during meetings to assist with any requests, clean up after meetings, and stocking conference rooms and storage areas with coffee and beverages, snacks, dry goods, and supplies.

Other duties include ordering meals for all meetings, stocking, maintaining / cleaning employee kitchens, lounges, and satellite coffee stations, ordering / maintaining appropriate inventory, daily loading / unloading of dishwashers and cleaning of microwaves, coffee / soda machines, weekly cleaning of refrigerators, ensuring regular maintenance of espresso machine and other beverage taps, checking CO2 and product in soda, coffee and water machines frequently throughout the day and restocking Market Café with products.

Hours are 9 : 00am to 6 : 00pm (Monday to Friday, must be able to work overtime and some weekends)

Position is onsite in downtown Los Angeles office

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; a two-year college degree is preferred! Candidate must have high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Candidate must be familiar with online ordering platforms and experience with conference room databases is a plus (Room Scheduler, EMS, RoomTracker).

Candidate must have demonstrated skills and experience in menu selections and ordering food in a professional services environment.

• Candidate must have the ability to lift, move and push up to 25 pounds on a regular basis, and to bend, stoop and reach for objects frequently;
• Ability to remain standing and walking for long periods of time. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills;

Must be a team player who is customer service oriented and able to interact in a professional manner with employees, clients, vendors and all levels of firm personnel with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with frequent interruptions while maintaining flexibility.

Candidate must maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.

Job Title : Catering Sales Manager

Company : Cafe Landwer

Job Overview : Cafe Landwer is seeking

Commission : 5 Percent Uncapped

an energetic and results-driven Catering Sales Manager to join our team. As a

Catering Sales Manager, you will be responsible for proactively generating

leads, driving sales, and building strong relationships with clients and neighboring

offices. This role offers a commission structure, allowing you to earn

additional incentives based on your sales performance. If you have a passion

for sales, excellent interpersonal skills, and a knack for building

connections, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities :

• Sales Generation :
• Identify and pursue new business
• opportunities to generate leads for catering services.
• Develop and implement effective
• sales strategies to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Conduct market research to
• identify potential clients and understand their needs and preferences.
• Actively prospect and network
• with neighboring offices, businesses, and community organizations to
• promote Cafe Landwer's catering services.
• Utilize various channels such as
• cold calling, email marketing, social media, and in-person visits to
• generate leads and convert them into clients.
• Relationship Building :
• Build and maintain strong
• relationships with existing and potential clients to enhance customer
• loyalty and maximize sales opportunities.
• Conduct meetings, presentations,
• and tastings to showcase Cafe Landwer's catering offerings.
• Collaborate with clients to
• understand their specific requirements, preferences, and budget
• constraints, customizing catering packages accordingly.
• Provide exceptional customer
• service by promptly responding to inquiries, resolving concerns, and
• ensuring client satisfaction.
• Sales Administration :
• Prepare and present sales
• reports, forecasts, and performance analyses to management.
• Collaborate with the operations
• team to ensure seamless execution of catering services, including menu
• planning, logistics, and delivery.
• Commission-based Sales :
• Utilize your sales skills and
• expertise to achieve and exceed sales targets, thereby maximizing your
• earning potential through a commission structure.
• Monitor and track your sales
• performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies
• to optimize results.
• Stay updated on industry trends,
• competitor activities, and customer preferences to capitalize on sales
• opportunities.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in sales,
• preferably in the catering, hospitality, or food service industry.
• Strong negotiation and closing
• skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent interpersonal and
• communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to build and
• maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and
• target-oriented, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional organizational and
• time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• effectively.
• Flexibility to work evenings and
• weekends as required.

If you are a passionate sales

professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and you have

a knack for generating leads and establishing strong client relationships, we

encourage you to apply for the position of Catering Sales Manager at Cafe

Landwer. Join our team and contribute to the growth and success of our catering

business, while earning additional incentives through a commission structure.

Our Story

The story of Landwer. A story of tradition.

A story of quality.

In 1919 on a picturesque street in the center of Berlin, Moshe Landwer opens a small and romantic coffee house, which quickly turns in to one of the city’s favorite hangout spots.

In 1933 With the rise to power of the Nazi regime, Moshe Landwer, along with his family, makes aliya and settles in Tel Aviv.

On Allenby Street, facing the sea, he opened the country’s first coffee brewing house.

In 1964, due to the rising demand for quality coffee, the Landwer factory moved to its permanent location, in the industrial area of Holon.

In 2004, the 3 founder of Café Landwer approached the Landwer coffee brand with an idea to revive the brand with rich heritage & legacy.

The first café opened in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv making it’s mark in the community. Fifteen years later Café Landwer is a local restaurant chain & franchise with 80 locations across Israel.

These locations are designed to create a warm and elegant atmosphere, to welcome & host guests.

Landwer was and remains a family. For those of you who are passionate about the world of hospitality, healthy food, wellness and quality coffee, being a part of our family means a way in to these worlds.

Employees who are accepted into the family receive real tools that help them grow within Landwer network. Entreprenurial employees, who are willing to invest extra effort are promoted along a variety of professional paths.

Even if you are just a beginner, you are encouraged to learn, grow and show your devotion in order to get promoted in the future.

We invest in each end every employee : baristas, cooks, shift leaders & general managers.

A career in Landwer is not just the present but also the future, and is linked to a chain with a rich history, tradition and reputation.

Accordingly, each and every employee represents Landwer’s high standards of excellent service and quality raw materials that make up every plate and every cup.

And in the same way, the Landwer chain has an obligation toward all their employees’ needs. Our mission is to identify & work with our entrepreneurial employees in order to pave a path for career development to one day become business owners themselves.

We have track record of employees that started as a in entry level positions such are barista who today they have their own Landwer Franchise store.

You are invited to join the Landwer family.