Tossing around the idea of a new career?
We're adding members to our family! We know our company is only as strong as our people, which is why we’re committed to providing our associates with a work environment that encourages and supports innovation, inclusion, and fun.
Compensation and Benefits:
A fresh start to your career begins here! Embark on a career that promotes growth and supports flexible schedules.
- Competitive hourly compensation – we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
- Complimentary meals while on duty – Great food brings us together!
- Paid Training – we aim to set you up for success!
- Enjoy daily pay benefits with our Earned Wage Access app, Rain – get your money before payday!
- Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – Join a team that encourages building lifelong friendships and memories.
About the Catering Coordinator Position:
The Catering Coordinator for McAlister’s Deli must be confident in catering execution, networking, guest retention, and comfortable developing others. The Catering Coordinator must be experienced in all aspects of catering, from an operational and sales perspective. Catering Coordinators must be able to maintain companywide catering systems, as well as have strong organizational and time management abilities. The Catering Coordinator will work closely with their MMC and deli management to maintain excellent guest satisfaction with the current catering client base, while simultaneously striving to obtain new business and assist in building strong community relations.
General Expectations and Responsibilities:
- Present a clean, polite, outgoing, and friendly image to all guests, associates, and potential clients.
- Contribute daily to a positive work environment that fosters a winning team approach and promotes personal growth.
- Knowing and understanding one’s operational capabilities.
- Serves as a ‘Brand Ambassador’ both inside and outside of the 4-walls of the restaurant.
- Generates new customers while retaining current customer relationships.
- Grow catering sales through internal/external marketing plans.
- Meeting or exceeding solicitation goals and revenue goals each month.
- Interacting with outside planners/vendors for special events, working within clients’ budgets to present the best options.
- Manage all aspects of catering and hold all employees accountable to the highest quality of service standards.
- Reports directly to the General Manager with guidance from MMC for all catering orders and marketing.
- Associate seeks out new assignments and assumes additional duties when necessary.
- Stays current on The Hub in regards to catering updates, LTOs, specs, and spec/process changes
- Identifies areas that would improve the operation and generates suggestions.
- Available Monday-Friday: 9-3 pm (ability to work flexible hours, early mornings for breakfast catering or weekends/evenings for events).
- Well organized and punctual.
- Can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up.
- Has a reliable form of personal transportation, valid insurance, and the ability to pass a background check.
- Ability to work standing for extended periods.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
JOIN THE TEAM
We appreciate your interest in working for McAlister’s. This site contains positions at both McAlister's corporate locations and positions at franchised McAlister's locations, for which the specific franchisee is the employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs, which can vary between franchisees. In order to process your application for employment at independently owned operated McAlister's franchised locations, franchised locations may collect personal information for certain purposes. Please contact the independently owned and operated McAlister's franchised location to which you are applying for more information.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1989, McAlister’s Deli® is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its genuine hospitality, sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea™. In addition to dine-in and take-out service, McAlister’s restaurants also offer catering with a selection of sandwich trays, box lunches, desserts, a hot spud bar and more. With numerous industry accolades, the McAlister's Deli brand has more than 450 restaurants in 27 states. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit our website and find McAlister’s Deli on social media by visiting the links below.