Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.15 - $28.28
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) savings plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee Discounts
Employee assistance program
Free ORCA pass
Job Description
FareStart is a dynamic social enterprise organization based in Seattle, WA, dedicated to transforming lives through food, life skills, and job training. With a history spanning over 30 years, FareStart takes a unique approach to addressing systemic issues such as homelessness, hunger, and poverty by equipping individuals facing these challenges with the tools and skills necessary for sustainable employment and community integration. As both a social service organization and a foodservice business, FareStart exemplifies a commitment to social impact with operational excellence, blending compassion and professionalism in all their endeavors.
The Private Events & Sales Coordinator role within FareStart's Soci... Show More
The Private Events & Sales Coordinator role within FareStart's Soci... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- Four or more years of food and beverage experience
- Experience in private dining and/or catering sales
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a five-year clean driving record
- Valid King County Food Handler’s Permit
- Valid WSLCB Servers Permit
- Knowledge of catering software and diagramming or design software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of diverse teams
- Ability to adapt communication based on audience
- Commitment to ongoing learning and self-improvement
Job Qualifications
- Associate’s degree and four (4) or more years of food and beverage experience, private dining and/or catering sales experience
- or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a five (5) year clean driving record
- Valid King County Food Handler’s Permit
- Valid WSLCB Servers Permit
- Demonstrated knowledge of catering software and diagramming (or design) software and Toast POS
- Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Ability to work with customized databases and technology and to conduct internet research
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests and meet deadlines in a professional manner
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and change plans as needed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity
- Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to express self clearly and effectively, and the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity
- Ability to work independently as well as within diverse teams and environments, while treating everyone with respect
- Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with audiences of different backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to employ best practices associated with the position, while displaying an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement
Job Duties
- Coordinate and generate catering event correspondence, banquet event orders (BEOs), thank-you letters, event parking requests, name cards, floorplans, handouts, brochures, and other materials
- Distribute BEOs, change logs, and other reports as needed
- Submit final billing documentation to Catering Sales Team and Finance Team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
- Intake initial catering inquiries via phone and email
- Monitor and answer restaurant phone calls and take ad-hoc box lunch orders
- Create task lists for front-of-house (FOH) staff for events, overseeing execution and assist as needed
- Greet and run through brief training/orientation for external event staff
- Print materials for FOH staff on event days
- Coordinate logistics for box lunch program
- Monitor BEOs in conjunction with management and alert culinary team of updates
- Point of contact for minor adjustments to box lunch orders and private events
- Deliver box lunches as needed
- Create pack lists for offsite catering orders that require specific disposables
- Create and print menus and buffet labels for private events
- Act as event lead for private events
- Act as a liaison between the sales team and clients as needed
- Maintain catering sales share resources as needed
- Attend trade shows and networking events as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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