Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for all facets of catering events held at TD Bank Ballpark, including the planning and coordination of activities, menus and staffing needs for both Somerset Patriots games and special outside events.

 

•         Responsible for all catered functions from origination to execution, including the delegation of responsibilities

•         Work directly with client to ensure all specified details are adhered to

•         Assist sales team with new business and maintain a strong relationship with present accounts

•         Handle customer complaints and rectify problem situations

•         Arrange for additional services such as rental of tables, video, audio equipment, game

equipment and linens

•         Prepare a contract for the client containing all specified details concerning upcoming catered events

•         Minimize legal liability and conform to the regulations of the alcohol beverage authority

•         Implement and enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and

maintenance of kitchen and/or dining areas

·         Organize and communicate events with clients looking to utilize the ballpark as a ballpark rental

•         Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time

·         Associates degree or college level courses taken

·         Must possess a general knowledge of food and beverage procedures, controls and

administration, as well as a complete awareness and ability to perform all catering positions

·         Requires occasional lifting of up 50 pounds in weight (equipment, product etc.)

·         Must be able to exert well-paced mobility to maneuver among functions occurring in different areas of the facility

·         Hours may be irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays

•         Must be able to read and comprehend a BEO, diagram and any other documents to ensure

that the guests’ needs are met

·         Ability to physically walk approximately one-fourth (¼) of a mile and the circumference of the ballpark several times a day

•         While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell

•         The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

•         Must be able to withstand moderate to high noise levels

•         Employee must have ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

•         Ability to multitask in an office setting

·         Ability to operate telephone and to talk and/or hear in a food & beverage setting 

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

·         TEAM and ServSafe Certification (training provided, if needed)