Description
Summary:
MBM Hospitality seeks an experienced and ambitious Operations Associate to ensure smooth event production and delivery, coordinating closely with kitchen, operations, and sales teams.
Highlights:
1. Collaborate with Operations, Kitchen, & Sales Teams for event execution
2. Engage in event production coordination and inventory management
3. Support various departments in a fast-paced hospitality environment
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MBM Hospitality is a busy catering company located in Torrance, Ca offering full-service catering for special events, weddings, corporate events all over Los Angeles and Orange County. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Operations Associate ready to grow with our company at our Headquarters. The ideal candidate is passionate about event planning, details, food, and hospitality!
As the Operations Associate at the MBM Hospitality Headquarters Office, you will work alongside the Operations, Kitchen, & Sales Team ensuring the smooth and successful production & delivery of each event. Your main tasks will include placing orders, event production coordination, administration, event food load outs, food/bar inventory management and supporting Kitchen/Operations Team as needed such as shopping, delivery, pick ups, assisting with tastings when needed, and performs other duties assigned by leadership team.
Operations Associate Job Responsibilities:
Works closely with Operations, Kitchen, & Sales team to plan, coordinate, and successfully execute the entire production of each scheduled catering event
Catering Pack Out & Load Out for each event including quality & quantity check of food, equipment, & front of house items in its proper allocated van according to the event worksheet & departure schedule
Assisting Event Staff & Drivers during load out & unloading
Work alongside Head Chef & Prep Cooks ensuring prep sheets are accurate and all ingredients and food items are accounted for accuracy
Placing orders such as desserts, bread, specialty food items, additional vehicles needed such as U-Huals, trash pick ups if needed at events, or special rental request according to the event worksheet
Updating worksheet with information pertaining to specialty orders, van/driver details, and special rental requests
Thoroughly review details event worksheet menu including ingredients, dietary restrictions, protein cuts/temperatures, total kitchen counts to ensure accuracy and guest satisfaction
Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines, including company policies (refer to Employee Handbook).
Supporting Kitchen/Operations/Sales Team as needed such as shopping, delivery, fleet management, inventory management of food/beverage, and assist with Tastings as needed
Beverage Department Assistance: Preparing garnishes and other beverage items, loading & unpacking beverage items and bins, shopping for beverage needs, assisting the Bar Director in maintaining beverage shelves cleanliness & organization
Special Operations Projects: Performs other duties as assignment by leadership team.
Operations Associate Qualifications / Skills:
Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen/warehouse
Must have current Food Handler Certificate
Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye to attention to detail
A team player with good communication skills and willingness to support all departments
Able to work in a fast place environment, patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
Very good physical condition and endurance with the ability to be on your feet for long hours and lift of up to 50lbs-100lbs
Punctual, comes to work on time and possess a good atÝtude
Great problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
Must have open availability Monday - Sunday and ready to work based on scheduled events (not to exceed 40 hours/week)
Must have reliable transportation and good driving record
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in office administration or related field preferred.
• Restaurant or Kitchen Experience
• At least two years of administrative and clerical experience required.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Family Meal Tue-Thur
Pay: $25 an Hour, Non Exempt
Job Type: Fulltime
Schedule: 8 hour shift, 40 Hours a Week, 5 Days a week
Work location: On-site
Work schedule
8 hour shift
Weekend availability
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
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