Catering Leads- Salt + Smoke

Do you ENJOY great BBQ and a happy & safe company culture?

Come join our team!

WHY? Teamwork, shared support, constant training and providing guests an exceptional dining experience with a genuine care for the highest quality food, atmosphere, and service! We are committed to serving great food to our guests and we are proud of it!

ABOUT SALT & SMOKE:

The team at Salt + Smoke have been passionate about treating meat right for years and are excited to bring our St. Louis-style BBQ to the Delmar Loop, Hampton, St. Charles, Ballpark Village, and Ellisville neighborhoods. We do our best to bring you the best, serving our community is what we love to do!

YOU'RE A GREAT MATCH FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU:

If you thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, can simultaneously have a commitment for excellence, hospitality, multi-task, and remain positive and upbeat, we want to hear from you! Salt + Smoke has built partnerships with several local venues, catering a variety of events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, business lunches, and more. We are looking for talented catering personnel with a passion for service and a commitment to making sure our events run smoothly and we go above and beyond our clients' expectations. You will report to the Catering Managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This position will require catering events at different locations, not limited to our venue partners. Our catering lead employees are responsible for managing staff on duty, loading and delivering supplies to offsite locations, communicating with venues at the events, set up, service, and break down of these events, all while providing the high level of hospitality we are known for. We want our clients and their guests to choose us and keep choosing us in the future!

• Collect and double check that an order has all the items required using the event checklist before leaving the restaurant.

• Set up the event space properly: may include buffet setup, food preparation, table setups and sanitation areas if needed.

• Ensure that any and all tableware including glasses, silverware, plates, etc. are polished and presentable.

• Troubleshoot any issues that might arise on site. Problem solve on the go as necessary.

• Provide quality, consistency, and exemplary customer service throughout the event.

• Coordinate logistics with other servers and supervisors throughout the event.

• Manage staff at events.

• Load and deliver supplies to offsite locations.

• Communicate with venues at the events.

• Verify rentals at the venue and ensure they are picked up.

• Manage bars and bartenders. Assist with loading and unloading bars.

• Adhere to service timelines.

• Maintain high standards of food presentation, plating, and serving.

• Break down set up, leaving the client's space better than it was found.

• Maintain sanitation standards.

• Properly return all equipment back to the restaurant in a timely manner and to the proper place.

• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Scheduled days and times may vary based on business needs.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of staying on task and focused to meet timelines of service.

• Ability to travel to various locations as needed.

• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time in varied climate conditions.

• Ability to work with team members in a respectful and courteous manner.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  

REASONS YOU'LL LOVE JOINING OUR TEAM:

• Our Culture: Within our team, our customers, and our brisket, we create a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome and supported. We deliver our very best in all we do!

• Benefits: Our benefits for eligible part and full-time besties include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, paid time off for full-time besties, employee discounts for all, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match contribution and many more perks!

  • *Part time besties are eligible for benefits after a year of employment with an average of 30 hours minimum per week.

• Earn more! We offer competitive pay and a reliable paycheck paid on a WEEKLY basis for all.

• Advancement Opportunities: We recognize the knowledge and talent of our employees. We thrive with the growth of each team member. Internal mobility matters and there is a career path for everyone.

• Health and Safety: Ensuring the health and safety of all our guests and employees is a top priority in our restaurants.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote, support, thrive and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture, which connects the entire Salt + Smoke family.

Salt + Smoke Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MORE POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

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STAY CONNECTED WITH US:

• https://saltandsmokebbq.com/