Catering Server/Host

About the role

Shift - Mon, Tues, Wes and Thurs 9:30a to 2:30p

Sifted set out to reimagine the office lunch hour, creating a data-driven experience that's designed for destination workplaces. Today, Sifted creates experiential lunch programs for high-growth, culture-centric companies. Brands who want to treat their staff to chef-made, hand-delivered lunches hire Sifted to provide a daily or weekly lunch in their office.

Sifted is hiring a customer experience-minded professional to deliver lunch and manage the on-site experience at our clients’ locations. In this hybrid role, you will work in an on-site kitchen with the guidance of an experienced executive chef for half of your day and the other half will be a host role working with an on-site supervisor.

The ideal candidate is interested in pop-up events and values all the elements that contribute to an out-of-this-world event experience.

This position requires a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the Sifted lunch experience at the client’s location and ensuring every staff member is delighted
• Creating an inspired, pop-up vibe in the client’s office using branded butcher paper and creativity
• Telling the story of the menu and featured ingredients through branded messaging on the paper
• Collecting feedback including specific metrics and report back to the Community Manager
• Suggesting ways to increase efficiency and improve the experience
• Cleaning and preparing meats and vegetables
• Stewarding, expediting product out of the door
• Maintaining clear communication with the executive chef and city manager at all times
• Keeping station and work areas clean at all times
• Taking ownership of whatever task is at hand

Our ideal candidate

• Is detail oriented and looks for ways to have a positive impact on the customer experience
• Loves working fast-paced events and interacting with guests
• Enjoys building the Sifted brand and looks forward to representing it
• Is open to feedback and appreciates opportunities to improve personally and professionally
• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such as line cook, prep/dishwasher
• Has had experience with catering and event servicing
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : starting at $25 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Eligibility : This position must maintain a ServSafe Food Handler certification

Work environment : This is a position based both in a commercial kitchen and on-site in client offices; requires use of personal vehicle

Physical requirements : Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to lift objects of up to 50 pounds without assistance; ability to maintain a safe work area in an environment where open flames and sharp objects can pose safety hazards if not handled properly