Catering Account Lead
About SiftedJess Legge and Kimberly Lexow were masters of the 9 to 5 - working at a high-growth tech start-up, with one question: “Could the work lunch be better?”It’s an expectation these days that work is hard and fast. But lunch doesn’t have to be that way. Imagining an office where employees want to stick around and share a table of inspired food, Legge and Lexow founded Sifted in 2015.Since then we’ve delivered millions of meals to Fortune 500s and high-growth startups across the US. When COVID-19 hit, our clients needed a partner to help them manage their new normal. That’s when we created our virtual team building experiences. Now as companies fully embrace the future of a flexible workplace, Sifted has become a comprehensive employee experience partner offering both in-office catering services + an extensive portfolio of engaging virtual experiences for distributed teams.We use 7 core truths as the framework of our employee engagement programs and team culture :Good food is powerfulSimple food is the best foodWe support regular people with big ideasWe make mistakes and evolveWe appreciate people’s differencesWe seek, listen and implement feedback quickly + enthusiasticallyWe are our clients’ biggest fansSifted kitchens are zero food waste with all food scraps being composted and all leftovers being donated everyday. Since launching our donation program, Sifted has donated over $3M in lunches to those who experience food insecurity in our 6 cities. We believe that as our company grows, so does our responsibility therefore we’re constantly looking for ways to improve sustainability and protect our natural resources.Want to learn more about Sifted? Click here to visit our website!About The RoleSchedule : Monday - Friday // 7am - 3pmThis Account Lead supports the catering operations team by coordinating daily services on-site, acting as a key liaison between Sifted and our client, and performing crucial administrative tasks under the direction of the Executive Chef.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing on-site service, creating and printing daily menus, auditing host logs, and owning daily menu editing and display.This position requires approximately 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:00pm. Flexibility in hours is required to accommodate early morning tasks and urgent requests.What You'll Be DoingServing as the main point of contact for our client, communicating directly with the client to resolve issues professionally and quicklyAddressing escalated needs as they arise during serviceServing as the lead host during serviceTrain and monitor performance of host teamPrinting and organizing daily menu signs + dish cardsAudit host surveys and temperature logsCoordinate orders and deliveries with ReceiverPrinting/sharing Daily Host Numbers SheetMaintaining printed and digital menus Maintaining the officeInputting order data into Sifted technologyAssisting in station set up, setting teams up for successOur ideal candidateHas had experience with catering and event servicingExperience in supervising employees in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational and time-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesExperience in administrative roles, preferably in catering or hospitalityAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAttention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solvingPerks + benefitsCompensation : $27 / hourCompany-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in401(k) program after six months of employment80 hours of paid time off with each year of employment; paid company holidays; paid winter breakFree lunch during meal serviceOpportunities to take on larger roles within our organizationEligibility : Successful completion of Washington State Food Handler certificationWork environment : Position is based in an office cafeteria and on-site kitchenPhysical requirements : This position requires standing for up to 6 hours at a time and moving equipment up to 50 lbs.This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check, identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.The Pay Range For This Role Is27 - 27 USD per hour(South San Francisco, CA)