Job Description
Blackstone Caterers Seasonal Operations Assistant is responsible for working with Operations Director and staff on ensuring successful event execution. Operations Assistant will work on operational efforts as assigned. This position is a seasonal full-time position, requiring nights and weekends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Assist Event Managers at events, nights and weekends required.
* Assist Event Manager on-site as related to client experience & expectations
* Assist in commissary on successful set up and organization of all equipment for specific events
* Acting as on-site liaison; making sure specific requests & procedures are completed
* Portraying a professional and healthy attitude at all times
* Strong focus on enhancing all service standards for front of house for customer focused catering events
* Enforcing the standards and policies of Blackstone to front of the house staff.
Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree and/or at least 2 years comparable work related experience
* Strong knowledge of fine dining and upscale food and beverage along with awareness of proper service etiquette.
* Candidate must be organized and detail oriented and aggressively be prepared to multitask and work efficiently in a very past paced, high volume, aggressive atmosphere
* Strong organizational and management skills. Written and oral communication skills are essential together with a poised communications style.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
* Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
* Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills especially in the service area
* Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality
* Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
* Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in service.
* Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
* Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
* Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
* Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals as determined; Measures self against BSC standard of excellence.
* Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
* Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
* Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time as scheduled; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
* Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods. The employee is occasionally required to walk long distances, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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