Catering Specialist - Plum Market West Bloomfield

Full Time position starting at $18.00/hr. for Office Time.

$30/hr. for Catering Events

Plum Market is an emerging leader in the Grocery Retail industry. We are committed to stocking the very best selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items.

Our Team Members are passionate about delivering the highest quality food, beverage, and grocery essentials to our Customers, helping them achieve a better lifestyle. We make our Team Members and our Customers our top priority by delivering the best possible Customer retail experience.

Our Plum Market Grocery Stores are a reflection of the very communities we serve. From our Team Members to our Customers, local vendors and product selection, we are proud of the inclusive culture in which we thrive, and strive to promote at Plum Market. If you share our enthusiasm, please apply to see how you may fit in.

Benefits of working at Plum Market:

Full time & Part time positions available.

We can offer a variety of retail shifts to work with your schedule.

You can learn about great food and grow your passion at the same time.

We provide training resources and support.

Paid time and a half for working any of these five federally recognized holidays: New Year's Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.

Promotional opportunities. We are a growing company and you can grow with us!

Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits to cover you and/or your family.

401k with company match after a 6 month waiting period.

20% off Team Member Discount.

50% off Team Member Lunch Discount.

Plum Market offers a desirable and rewarding place to work.

Employment is contingent on a successful background check.

Job Description:

The Catering Specialist assists with the Catering revenue areas of Plum Market. They are responsible for taking in-store, online, phone orders, planning, transporting and executing special events for private and corporate clients. They must understand all catering operations. Be able to provide and model exceptional Guest Service while supervising Team Members to execute at the highest level. They will continue to successfully acquire new catering clients and maintain existing Guest relations.

Who you are:

You are passionate and wish to continuously learn and grow your capabilities.

You model and provide exceptional Guest Service.

You value inclusion and work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed and every voice is heard.

You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new ideas and make suggestions.

You make an impact by being bold and taking action.

You love a challenge and the satisfaction that comes from meeting it.

You inspire people to want to be their best selves.

You have a love for all natural, organic and specialty products.

You have an eye for detail and enjoy merchandising.

What you will bring:

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously as a detail-oriented and efficient person.

Ability to delegate and reach out for help or guidance.

Ability to sell all areas of our Catering services.

Previous Catering or Food Service experience preferred.

Strong organizational skills.

A strong understanding of Catering operations.

Excellent driving record.

Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Able to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break - we work on the floor, and alongside our team.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

What you will do:

Model and give exceptional Service to our Guests.

Create.

Execute.

Meet deadlines.

Teach.

Learn.

Follow up.

Help other Team Members in the department.

Communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, Store Leadership and the Prepared Foods VP/Director Group.

Adhere to all Plum Market policies and standard operating procedures.