Portillo's
Catering Event Coordinator
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Job Description
- Req#: CATER003724
Enable our Purpose to create lifelong memories by igniting the senses with unrivaled food and experiences:
Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help
· Support restaurants by arriving at least 2 hours early for large catering events to pre-load food and gather equipment.
· Prepares and/or receives appropriate documentation for the catering delivery; arrives at restaurant before all scheduled delivery times and confirms order checklist before leaving restaurant.
Greatness: We’re obsessed with being the best and work hard to continuously improve. Our greatness is rooted in Quality, Service, Attitude and Cleanliness
· Completes confirmation call to customer to confirm order details and verify special delivery instructions.
· Ability to problem solve issues that may come up during delivery or the event.
· Ensures delivery vehicle is fully fueled, clean, stocked, organized, and mechanically maintained. Emergency Delivery Kit is fully stocked and in vehicle prior to all deliveries.
· Maintains integrity with all company financials. (Credit Cards, Tips, Company Information)
Energy: We move with urgency and passion, while maintaining attention to detail
· Creates complex Catering setups while maintaining attention to detail
· Brings high energy to serve our guests throughout long multiple day events
· Proactively fulfills guest needs before being asked.
Fun: We entertain our guests, we connect authentically, and we make each other smile
· Creates a memorable Portillo’s experience by delighting each guest and making genuine connections.
· Interact with guests throughout the event and participate when appropriate.
· Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned, and directed.
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Catering Event Manager and is part of the Off-Premises Dining Team, under the overall Marketing Department "Catering Event Coordinators must interact with all General Managers, Managers and Front-Line Staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Level/Certifications
· High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
· Minimum 2 years delivery driver experience preferred.
· Minimum 2 years Catering Experience
Work Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
· Ability to comfortably speak, write, and comprehend English in a business setting, ensuring clear and effective verbal and written communication to complete all job functions.
· Build Relationships with clients and restaurant operations to grow continued success for events.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· A valid driver’s license is issued from the state where you will drive and work.
· Complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding operation of a motor vehicle, and/or a commercial vehicle.
· Must pass a background check that includes a good MVR (motor vehicle record).
· Must have MVR checked by Portillo’s on an annual basis.
· Must be at least 21 years or older.
· Drivers must carry a working up-to-date cell phone during all events/deliveries.
· Excellent driving skills so you can arrive with our customers safely.
· Experience in food delivery, a plus.
· No smoking in vehicles when delivering Portillo’s Product.
· Have a genuine love for Portillo’s!
· Serve Safe License/ Liquor License Certificate, a plus
· Experience with electrical equipment.
Travel Requirement
· 30% travel or as needed for Events throughout different states.
· Must have a flexible schedule including late nights, weekends, and early mornings.
Disclaimers
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.
About the company
Portillo's Restaurant Group, Inc. is an American fast casual restaurant chain based in the Chicago area that specializes in serving Chicago-style food such as hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and Italian Beef.
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