Catering - Associate
SSA Group · Colorado Springs, CO · Yesterday
ManufacturingInternship
Responsibilities
- Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
- Oversee quality, product levels and inventory of product.
- Fulfill guest’s needs quickly and efficiently as well as resolve complaints effectively.
- Meet expectations of proper setup, execution, breakdown, and cleanup of each catered event.
- Execute back of the house, front of the house and side work duties for overall productivity of banquet events as assigned.
- Able to express knowledge of menus, food presentation, and food service techniques with guest service in mind.
- Perform strenuous manual labor as required (equipment storage, event setup, tear down of tables and chairs).
- Support placement, movement and storage of rental orders, buffet cards, and catering items.
- Support Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager with problems during events and provide creative solutions.
- Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude towards the client, guests, and staff.
- Communicate clearly and openly with leaders for overall success.
- Display a sense of urgency at all times.
- Uphold a professional appearance and mannerism.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
- Excelled problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
- Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above; accommodation upon request, please communicate directly with hiring manager.
- Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
Job Requirements
- Previous Experience: Catering and/or event industry experience a plus.
- All educational backgrounds are eligible.
IDEA + Belonging
- Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
- Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
- Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
- Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus.
- On opportunities of giving back.
Compensation And Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay.
- On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
- Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
- Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
- Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
- Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave.
- Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
- Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
- Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.
Locations
- Arizona
- California
- Chicago
- Pittsburgh
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Washington, D.C.
- Colorado
- Maryland
- Washington
Equal Opportunity Employer
- We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").
Applicant Instructions
- We accept applications for this position on a rolling basis.
- Applications are reviewed as received, and the position remains open until filled.