Catering Account Manager at Sifted

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Client Services, Communication, Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Budget Management, Team Development, Food Safety, Culinary Collaboration, Event Coordination, Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Slack

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

About the role Sifted is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Account Manager to serve as the on-site liaison for our biggest client in the Seattle area. In this role, you will be responsible for launching and managing the entire account, ensuring a seamless experience across multiple distinctive service lines within the onsite eatery. Your responsibilities will include building and maintaining a strong client relationship, managing the front-of-house team, keeping spending within budget, and providing regular performance updates to our client. If you excel at balancing client satisfaction with operational efficiency, and you have a knack for communication and leadership, we’d love to hear from you. This position requires a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance. What you'll be doing Serve as the sole point of contact for our onsite eatery client, fostering a long-term relationship built on trust and consistent communication Implement and enforce best practices to streamline operational processes and maintain high standards of service. Ensure the client’s needs and expectations are clearly understood and met through proactive communication and follow-ups Lead, train and develop the front-of-house team, ensuring exceptional service delivery that aligns with Sifted’s brand values and the client’s expectations Helps ensure that portion sizes are standardized and maintained Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to address any issues impacting the client experience and execute quality analysis and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation Monitor and manage spending to ensure operations remain within the established budget for the client account Prepare regular reports and performance updates for the client, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for enhancement Coordinate special events outside of lunch such as breakfasts, afternoon snacks and happy hours and ensure catering orders are distributed and updated clearly for all departments Create and post the schedule for hourly FOH personnel Assist with management of events equipment, décor, supplies and storage spaces Ensure accuracy in signage for menus, ingredients and allergens Our ideal candidate Proven experience in account management, client services, or a similar role, within the hospitality or food service industry Experience with opening corporate dining concepts and creating and implementing processes Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients and team members Is operationally minded: exhibits strong follow-through on tasks and progress; flexes between a granular attention to detail and big-picture thinking; balances decisiveness and patience in time-sensitive situations Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, capable of managing budgets and operational details simultaneously Energetic, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment Comfortable with feedback and eager to learn and grow within the role Is experienced with Google apps (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office, Slack Perks + benefits Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in Unlimited paid-time-off; 10 paid company holidays; paid winter break from Dec 24-Jan 1. Monthly cell phone usage reimbursement Free lunch during meal service 100% mileage reimbursement Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up Eligibility : This position must maintain ServSafe Food Manager certification Work environment : This position is based in a client's office / commercial kitchen Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; this position requires sitting for up to 4 hours at a time

Responsibilities

The Catering Account Manager will serve as the sole point of contact for the onsite eatery client, managing the account and ensuring a seamless experience. Responsibilities include building client relationships, managing the front-of-house team, and monitoring spending within budget.