Catering Supervisor - Alexandria VA - Balducci's

Catering Supervisor

The Catering Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the catering department and directly supervises all catering associates. This role supports the Catering Manager by ensuring consistent execution, staffing support, food quality, safety, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead all catering associates, providing direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure efficient operations and high service standards.
• Oversee daily catering department operations, including opening and closing procedures, food production, delivery, organization, cleanliness, and readiness for service.
• Coordinate catering production and logistics with store departments to ensure accurate and timely execution of catering orders and events.
• Supervise catering staff during on-site and off-site events, overseeing setup, service, and breakdown.
• Maintain department cleanliness and enforce food safety, sanitation, and health regulations in accordance with company policies and local requirements.
• Monitor product quality, oversee receipt and proper storage of product, and assist with inventory control and supply needs.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for catering associates, resolving routine operational and service issues and escalating larger concerns to the Catering Manager as appropriate.
• Assist customers with catering-related inquiries and in-store consultations for special events or large orders.
• Support onboarding and training of catering associates to ensure compliance with operational, food safety, and service standards.
• Maintain accurate operational, administrative, and billing records, including order documentation, invoices, adjustments, and coordination with management on discrepancies.
• Assist with daily staffing coverage adjustments and schedule coordination as needed to support catering operations.
• Communicate department needs, challenges, and operational updates to the Catering Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support catering and store operations.

Why choose us?

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly more!)
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
• Albertsons Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.