A guide on interviewing caterers
So, you want to hire a caterer but it’s your first time? This shouldn’t be an issue since we are here to help. There are a few things that you can do once you have found caterers that you are interested in. First of all, you should visit their shop to see how they interact with other customers and employees. You want to get a feel on their customer service skills and how they run their business. This will obviously help narrow down who to hire and who to avoid. If they ask you what you need, just let them know you want to find a catering company who can help you with a certain task. For example, you might be looking caterers who can set up table décor. Now is a good time to ask if they offer this.
Besides that, here is a guide on how to interview caterers.
Always request that they bring a resume or brochure. Let them know over the phone that this will help you remember them and also look over the food they have. Most brochures that catering services show will have their special menus or even go over some of the services they have.
When they do come over for the interview, find out how long the owner has been in the catering business. You want a company who has workers that are experienced. Anyone who is not experienced could slow down your party or event.
Ask if they can provide you with at least two references. You want to see what other people are saying about them and what they think of the service.
Another thing you’ll want to ask the head caterer is what types of qualities or skills do they have in order to fit the job description. It should be interesting to see what catering owners have to say.
Besides that, here is a guide on how to interview caterers.
Always request that they bring a resume or brochure. Let them know over the phone that this will help you remember them and also look over the food they have. Most brochures that catering services show will have their special menus or even go over some of the services they have.
When they do come over for the interview, find out how long the owner has been in the catering business. You want a company who has workers that are experienced. Anyone who is not experienced could slow down your party or event.
Ask if they can provide you with at least two references. You want to see what other people are saying about them and what they think of the service.
Another thing you’ll want to ask the head caterer is what types of qualities or skills do they have in order to fit the job description. It should be interesting to see what catering owners have to say.