McKinney True TX BBQ - Catering Specialist - Full time

H-E-B is a premier grocery retail company renowned for quality products, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. Established with a mission to serve customers with dedication and excellence, H-E-B operates numerous stores across various regions, offering a vast range of grocery and specialty items. Known for its commitment to innovation and employee development, H-E-B fosters a work environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and outstanding customer experiences.

This opportunity as a Restaurant Catering Specialist at H-E-B is a dynamic role that involves promoting, pricing, planning, coordinating, and executing special event catering orders. The Catering Specialist will leverage their culinary expertise and knowledge to help customers plan the perfect function, ensuring that every event meets quality standards and customer satisfaction. This role is vital in linking the culinary team with customers, ensuring seamless service for meetings, banquets, and other special parties. The Specialist will work closely with kitchen staff to manage food preparation while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

The position requires strong organizational skills to prepare paperwork, manage financial operations, and oversee promotional efforts. The Catering Specialist will consult with clients to understand their event requirements, prepare detailed contracts and quotes, and supervise event execution from setup to cleanup. This role demands a high level of customer service and communication skills, as the Specialist will frequently interact with clients to tailor events to their needs and resolve any concerns during functions.

In addition to coordinating food service, the role includes responsibilities in sales through marketing special event services and fostering relationships with local businesses. Financial duties include accurate billing and collection at the conclusion of events. The Catering Specialist should be adept in multi-tasking, working a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

This position requires a minimum of one year of experience in front-of-house duties or banquet/event work, including inventory management and shrink control. A culinary degree or equivalent training is mandatory to manage menu consulting and food preparation effectively. The candidate must be physically capable of managing the demands of a fast-paced retail environment, including lifting heavy items and standing for extended periods.

Joining H-E-B as a Restaurant Catering Specialist means becoming part of a company that values quality, customer satisfaction, and employee growth, offering an exciting and rewarding career path with a variety of responsibilities in food service, event coordination, and customer engagement.