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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
• Chef de Cuisine

  Job Overview: As a Chef de Cuisine, this role functions as a direct collaborator with the Executive Chef, working together to achieve culinary excellence, maintain kitchen standards, and ensure a successful kitchen operation. This role requires a combination of culinary expertise, leadership skills, clear communication skills, and business acumen. The Chef de Cuisine will oversee tastings for potential and confirmed clients, emphasizing the importance of creativity and trends in menu development. They should be flexible, creative, and willing to try new things, including menu rollouts and research and development. Additionally, this role will involve catering and scalability, requiring the ability to work off-site, manage production, handle volume, and solve problems effectively, both in the main kitchen and in our mobile kitchens at any said venue.

  Key Responsibilities:

  Tastings:

  • Oversees preparation of tasting menus for clients, focusing on creativity and trends.
  • Answers any questions, comments, or concerns clients might have following tastings, ensuring their needs are met.
  • Attends sales meetings and tasting prep meetings with sales staff to ensure customer satisfaction and potentially contribute to closing sales via tastings.
  • Collaborates with the Executive Chef on incorporating new menu items based on client preferences.

  Menu Planning and Development:

  • Create and update menus in collaboration with the executive chef, considering creativity, trends, and client preferences.
  • Develop new dishes and recipes, exploring seasonal ingredients and innovative ideas.

  Kitchen Operations:

  • Help oversee all aspects of food preparation, including cooking techniques, portion control, heating, and cooling, following health department standards.
  • Maintain high food quality and consistency to meet client expectations.
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and food sanitation standards.
  • Can lead and work catering events at a variety of venues using our mobile kitchens

  Staff Management:

  • Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to kitchen personnel to foster creativity and flexibility.

  Inventory and Cost Control:

  • Monitor and control food costs by managing inventory and minimizing waste.
  • Implement cost-saving measures while maintaining high food quality.
  • Order supplies and ingredients as needed, ensuring freshness and availability.

  Quality Assurance:

  • Conduct regular quality checks of prepared food to meet client expectations.
  • Maintain high standards of food presentation, especially during catering and off-site events.

  Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the Executive Chef, the sales team, and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations, client satisfaction, and the closing of sales.
  • Actively participate in meetings and discussions related to the company’s culinary direction and client needs.

  Qualifications:

  • Culinary degree or equivalent culinary training.
  • Several years of experience in a professional kitchen, including supervisory roles.
  • Strong culinary skills and knowledge of various cuisines, with a focus on creativity and trends.
  • Proficiency in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control.
  • Leadership and team management skills, promoting flexibility and creativity.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, especially when addressing client questions and needs.
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and organizational skills for planning and executing events and tastings.
• 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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