Catering Facilities Coordinator

Catering Facilities Coordinator

29 Sep 2024
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19113 Philadelphia USA

Catering Facilities Coordinator

Feast Your Eyes Company Description

Feast Your Eyes is a premier catering company based in Philadelphia. Founded in 1982, Feast provides full-service and drop-off catering for events of all sizes and styles. Our team focuses on the entire event experience, making sure that the design, service staff, and menu all work together to elevate your special event. With our pulse on the global culinary scene and a team of chefs with diverse backgrounds, Feast combines the best of international fare with our favorite Philly trends.

Role Overview

Feast is looking for a calm under pressure, get things done attitude, responsible for coordinating all aspects of warehouse operations to ensure efficient and effective workflow for events at our commissary kitchen. This part-time hourly position will work in-person out of Feast’s Fishtown headquarters.

Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinate deliveries for events, manage inventory, and optimize warehouse processes to meet both internal and external customer demands and company goals.

Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities, including receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and delivery.

Ensure timely and accurate processing of event orders from the sales and culinary teams.

Manage inventory control procedures and maintain accurate inventory records.

Provide guidance to warehouse staff in daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols, operational procedures, and quality standards.

Implement best practices for warehouse cleanliness, organization, layout, and workflow optimization.

Communicate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and carriers to coordinate logistics activities and resolve operational challenges.

Assist with technical layout and food station setup for events with minimal direction from sales and culinary teams.

Assist with cleaning, breakdown, and transportation and delivery of Feast products and event materials post event

Load and unload vans for all events, on site and at Feast’s commissary kitchen, with help from other team members, as needed.

Complete Pack Out lists based on menus and consultations with event and culinary teams

Ensure items are properly re-shelved after events.

Working as on-site event staff is a plus.

Make takeout food deliveries as needed.

Key Skills & Expertise

Able to consistently exceed guest expectations and have an uncompromising approach to service and follow through.

Keen sense of organization, attention to detail, and cleanliness.

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

High level of professionalism, positive attitude, and business professional appearance while working with clients, guests, staff and vendors.

Able to work with people at all levels.

Able to effectively problem solve complex challenges and get positive results.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated commitment to compliance with all laws, regulations, and business ethics.

Valid driver's license, and clean motor vehicle record.

Be able to drive oversized van and 16’ lift-gate truck.

Working knowledge of Mac-based computer software (Word, Excel, Google Docs).

Must have English language fluency.

Education & Experience

Proven experience in warehouse operations and logistics coordination, with at least 1-3 years in a coordinator role.

Experience in the catering, restaurants, foodservice, and hospitality is preferred

Working knowledge of catering equipment is preferred

Physical Requirements

Able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Able to work in varying elements, including indoors and outdoors, uneven walking surfaces/terrain, locations with stairs.

Able to lift, carry and move heavy objects that may exceed 50 pounds, and perform physical tasks as required.

Able to endure prolonged physical activity.

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