Catering Operations Coordinator

5 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Restaurant Associates Full time
Catering Staff Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Catering Staff member to join our team at Restaurant Associates. As a Catering Staff member, you will be responsible for coordinating catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Determine workload requirements from catering orders.
  • Meet with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements and address last-minute changes.
  • Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a service-oriented manner.
  • Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items.
  • Instruct staff on work expectations for catered functions.
  • Help staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
  • Assemble and deliver food and supplies to scheduled locations.
  • Serve food and beverages to guests.
  • Return food, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to the catering facility.
  • Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures, following HACCP standards.
  • Maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils.
  • Ensure proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.

Requirements:

  • A valid driver's license may be required.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

About Restaurant Associates:

Restaurant Associates is the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.



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