Catering Coordinator

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Catering Coordinator

Full Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $18 to $22 depending on qualifications and experience

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:

The Catering Coordinator works to promote the growth of Stew Leonard’s catering services by connecting with current and potential customers. To bring a customer’s vision to life, the Catering Coordinator provides knowledge and guidance related to food selections in a prompt and courteous manner.

Your day-to-day:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Stew Leonard’s catering menu, including holiday menus

• Speak directly with customers, in store and on the phone, and accurately document the requirements of the customer’s order

• Assist customer and guide them with food and quantity selections based on event size and details

• Return customer phone calls, when necessary

• Ensure each sales department is prepared to execute order requirements by circulating order details

• Ensure menus are up to date and available in store

• Solicit services with local businesses

• Ensure pricing is accurate

• Assist chef and culinary staff in order preparation

• Help with the success of holiday catering

• Work in the Kitchen during downtime

• Deliver catering orders, when necessary

• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations

• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Being able to work weekends and holidays is a must

• At least one year experience with product knowledge

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Good computer skills and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and in house catering program

• Good organizational skills

• The ability to multi-task

What you bring to the team:

• Excellent work ethic

• Excellent interpersonal skill

• Detailed oriented

• Good listener

• Honest

• Quick thinker

• Problem solver

• Flexible

Working Conditions:

• The position requires standing and walking, with occasional sitting, reaching and lifting up to 60lbs.

Satisfy:

• Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

Excellence:

• Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

• Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities, which we live and do business

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!

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Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.