Catering Event Coordinator - Plum Market West Bloomfield at Plum Market
West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
About the Job
Plum Market is an emerging leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are committed to providing the very best selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items.
Our Team Members are passionate about delivering the highest quality food, beverage, and grocery essentials to our Customers, helping them achieve a better lifestyle. We believe our Team Members and Customers are our top priority by delivering the best possible Customer retail experience.
Our Plum Market Grocery Stores are reflective of the communities we serve. From Team Members to Customers, local vendors and product selection, we are proud of the inclusive culture in which we thrive, and promote at Plum Market. If you share our enthusiasm, please apply to see how you may fit in.
Benefits of working at Plum Market:
We can offer a variety of retail shifts to help with work/life balance.
You can learn about great food and grow your passion at the same time.
We provide exceptional training to help you grow your knowledge.
Paid time and a half for working any of these five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.
Promotional opportunities. We are a growing company and you can grow with us!
Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits to cover you and/or your family.
401k with company match after a 6 month waiting period.
20% off Team Member Discount.
50% off Team Member Lunch Discount.
Plum Market offers a desirable and rewarding place to work.
Employment is contingent on a successful background check.
Description:
The Catering Event Coordinator will be responsible for catering sales and production in each store. They will provide and model exceptional guest service. Their primary responsibility is securing catering orders, generating BEO’s, collecting payment, coordinating the work load, logistics, growing catering sales and supporting the prepared foods department.
Who you are:
You are passionate and wish to continuously learn and grow your capabilities.
You model and provide exceptional Client Service.
You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard.
You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas and make suggestions.
You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it.
You inspire people to want to be their best selves.
You have a love for all natural, organic and specialty products.
You have an eye for detail and enjoy merchandising.
What you will bring:
Must have a love of natural, organic and specialty food.
Ability to sell Catering services.
Must have a minimum of two years managerial experience.
Ability to oversee, organize team and execute events.
Team player, involved at any level to ensure client expectations are exceeded.
Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Must have a strong understanding of catering operations.
An associate’s degree in catering or food service strongly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and Holidays.
Stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.
Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.
What you will do:
Model and provide exceptional Client Service.
Oversee the successful completion of In-Store Catering.
Effectively resolve Client issues.
Meet deadlines in regards to catering preparation.
Generate a folder with BEO & follow up comments for each catering (actual quantities, performance notes, time adjustments, positive performance points, areas to improve) that takes place.
Having I-Pad charged and ready for presentation with menus, testimonials, note pad, and tape measure for any face to face meeting with potential Client.
Generating menu for clients with accurate pricing, menu descriptions, and labor.
Making sure all BEOs are accurate per the BEO SOP and are distributed to proper team members & hung in proper boards in prepared foods department.
Following up with Client, as needed to gain any feedback.
Must process all invoices for accounting purposes in a timely manner.
Successfully acquire new catering Clients.
Effectively communicate with Clients, Team Members and Store Leadership.
Thorough knowledge of all relevant Plum Market policies and standards.
Compensation details: 18-20 Yearly Salary
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