Catering Account Lead

This Account Lead supports the catering operations team by coordinating daily services on-site, acting as a key liaison between Sifted and our client, and performing crucial administrative tasks under the direction of the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing on-site service, creating and printing daily menus, auditing host logs, and owning daily menu editing and display. This position requires approximately 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Flexibility in hours is required to accommodate early morning tasks and urgent requests. What you'll be doing Serve as the main point of contact for our client, communicating directly with the client to resolve issues professionally and quickly. Address escalated needs as they arise during service. Act as the lead host during service. Train and monitor performance of host team. Print and organize daily menu signs and dish cards. Audit host surveys and temperature logs. Coordinate orders and deliveries with Receiver. Print and share Daily Host Numbers Sheet. Maintain printed and digital menus. Maintain the office. Input order data into Sifted technology. Assist in station set up, setting teams up for success. Qualifications Experience with catering and event servicing. Experience supervising employees in a fast‑paced environment. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Experience in administrative roles, preferably in catering or hospitality. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. Successful completion of Washington State Food Handler certification. Compensation and Benefits Compensation: $27 / hour. Company‑sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company‑paid HDHP, as well as vision and dental opt–in. 401(k) program after six months of employment. 80 hours of paid time off with each year of employment; paid company holidays; paid winter break. Free lunch during meal service. Opportunities to take on larger roles within the organization. Eligibility Successful completion of Washington State Food Handler certification. Work Environment Position is based in an office cafeteria and on‑site kitchen. Physical Requirements This position requires standing for up to 6 hours at a time and moving equipment up to 50 pounds. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non‑binary candidates to apply. Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice. Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check, identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sifted, LLC