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• Catering Sales Representative

  We are seeking an experienced catering sales and business development professional who will reach out to potential clients and build a strong relationship through outbound effort and awesome communication. This person will capture the vision of the client for their event, translate that information for our production staff, and be there to see the event through. Our salesperson loves all aspects of catering and events and is happy to work evenings and weekends when these events are happening. You love the details, appreciate a well maintained database, and have an eye for proposals that account for everything. We expect candidates will have a bachelors degree and 2 or more years of catering sales or event management experience, and we know you’ll be a great writer and verbal communicator. If getting out into the community, finding new customers, visiting venues, meeting with clients and talking with people about what you do is your idea of a great day, then we want to meet with you.

  Job Types: Full-time, Base + Commission

  General Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain client relationships
  • Consistently meet/exceed productivity minimums including phone calls, emails, and presentations
  • Plan and execute exceptional events
  • Communicate event ideas and vision to production team
  • Prospect and contact potential customers to grow the client base
  • Effectively market company services
  • Establish new relationships with local event venues and associations
  • Love food, service and talking about it

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  Job Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in catering/event sales, customer service, or event management required
  • Proven track record of sales results
  • Goal oriented
  • Good communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Driven
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
• Catering Cook

  Catering cooks prepare food for events like private parties and meetings, either in a fixed kitchen or off-site. This role requires extensive kitchen skills and a friendly, outgoing personality, since catering cooks frequently meet directly with event planners to develop the menu for a particular event.

  At Simply Fresh Events we encourage our cooks (and all employees) to grow within our company, assist with recipe development and participate in planning meetings.

  General Responsibilities

  • Arrive promptly, in uniform and ready to work at your designated start time.
  • Possess excellent food presentation skills.
  • Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Communicate any areas of need, problems and concerns from guest to Event Manager.
  • Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush period.
  • Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
  • Ability to work and communicate with diverse staff members to ensure a high level of client satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by Event Manager.
  • Assist with loading/unloading of event vehicles prior to and after the event.
  • Adhere to grooming and uniform policies to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Proactively seek ways to contribute to the overall success of the event.

  Job Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience working as a cook/chef in a commercial kitchen.
  • Positive interpersonal skills required.
  • High level of customer service orientation.
  • Evening and weekend availability a must.

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• Catering Event Staff

  The purpose of the position is to ensure that our guests have a great experience while attending one of our events. Event Staff are responsible for positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner including being attentive to our guests’ needs and making them feel welcome.

  Event Staff are required to follow through with the proper and timely set-up and execution of catering events, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

  General Responsibilities

  • Arrive promptly, in uniform and ready to work at your designated start time.
  • Assist with loading/unloading of event vehicles prior to and after the event.
  • Assist with basic food preparation as needed.
  • Assist with event set-up including tables, chairs, linens, place settings, buffet lines and kitchen equipment.
  • Assist in ensuring the events are running on schedule. Make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness throughout the event.
  • Communicate any areas of need, problems and concerns from guest to Event Manager.
  • Maintain proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, removing courses, replenishing utensils, and refilling glasses.
  • Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by Event Manager.
  • Greet all guests warmly with an appropriate greeting.
  • Adhere to grooming and uniform policies to maintain a professional appearance.
  • Proactively seek ways to contribute to the overall success of the event.

  Job Qualifications

  • Catering and/or Food & Beverage experience preferred.
  • Positive interpersonal skills required.
  • High level of customer service orientation.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects.
  • Evening and weekend availability a must.

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