staff appreciation Archive
How To Throw The Perfect Company Picnic
Many companies thank their employees by hosting a cookout for their employees and their families. Not only are company picnics great because they are an inexpensive way to say thank you, but they also allow employees to mix and mingle in a more relaxed setting. Company picnics can be tons of fun to attend, but a little difficult to plan. Here are some essential tips to make your job easier.
1. Know your priorities, budget, and write an effective to-do list. This involves determining whom to invite: employees, spouses and significant others, children and/or clients. All of your decisions– from location, menu, and entertainment –stem from this first one.
2. Select the date. Avoid days near the beginning or end of a company holiday period, as many people may be out of town. Choose a weekday so employees are not forced to give up their personal commitments to attend a work function.
3. Research locations, taking into consideration the travel time from employees’ homes or the office.
4. Food. If you are considering hosting a company picnic, either on-site at your facility, or at an off-site location, contact Saint Germain and we will help make your event a success. From our Fajita Salad bar to our Lunch Time BBQ, our June Specials make a perfect match for any outdoor event.
5. Decide on the entertainment, making sure you have activities that appeal to everyone who will be attending. Magicians, corn-hole, bingo, and raffles are always great hits.
6. Order any party favors well in advance. Special logo T-shirts or baseball caps are always popular, but also consider Frisbees, water bottles, tote bags and beach balls.
7. Keep a detailed notebook containing all contracts, menus, publicity material, favor choices, entertainment ideas and any other significant decisions and resources. This will give you an overview of planning–and it will provide an immense aid to the person who handles this job next year.
Do you have any tips on throwing picnics? Share them with us! Respond in the comments below, tweet us at @SGCatering or post on our Facebook Fan Page wall!
Saint Germain’s #1 Admin!
The nominations are in, and we have a winner! In March we asked you to nominate your office administrator for an Ultimate Day of Beauty Package at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner in celebration of Administrative Professional Week (April 23rd-28th). We are also awarding two runners up with the Invigorate the Spirit Package at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner! In order to be eligible we asked you to answer why he/she deserves the spa package, and what’s one thing he/she does to make the office a better work place.
1st Place is Rosi
Ultimate Day of Beauty at the Ritz Carlton: 300 minutes of relaxing spa time; this includes a 50-minute therapeutic massage, European facial, gourmet spa luncheon, deluxe manicure with paraffin, and deluxe pedicure with paraffin.
Runners Up: Paige & Brenda
Invigorate the Spirit at the Ritz Carlton: The ideal precursor to an upcoming weekend: 180 minutes of soothing spa time. This includes a 50-minute therapeutic massage, petite facial, spa manicure and spa pedicure.
We would like extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in nominating their office administrators and an even larger thank you to every office administrator for everything that you do for us every day!
What are some ways you like to relax? Share them with us! Respond in the comments below, tweet us at @SGCatering or post on our Facebook Fan Page wall!
5 Delicious Ways to Thank Your Staff
Between all of the wedding catering and corporate events, sometimes it’s difficult to show our colleagues, coworkers and employees just how much we value them. (A LOT, by the way!) So for this week’s blog post, we’re taking a break from talking about delicious meals to brainstorm some ideas for celebrating Staff Appreciation Week (April 23rd – 28th).
- Dinner on Us! Give staff one night they don’t have to worry about dinner. A small restaurant gift card goes a long way in relieving one of life’s most exasperating questions.
- The Quickest Way to the Heart is Through the Stomach! Take coworkers or staff to lunch for a birthday, a special occasion or for no reason at all. Even better, use Staff Appreciation Week as an excuse to treat your employees to some corporate catering at the office – we know just the caterer =)
- Sweet Gestures. A surprise snack break always gets a smile and brings the office together. Offerings such as bagels, doughnuts, cookies or cupcakes are guaranteed hits. When all else fails, just bring chocolate. Chocolate anything.
- A Cup of Joe. Provide your staff and coworkers a $5 Starbucks gift certificate–a quick way to recognize them and keep everyone energized!
- Par-tay! Throw a pizza party, ice cream social, or happy hour. Give employees a chance to socialize with each other and have a good time!
Keep in mind you don’t have to wait for Staff Appreciation Week to show your staff some love. Employee appreciation is never out-of-place and in fact, a scarce commodity – so be the exception!
What are some ways you show your colleagues, coworkers and employees appreciation? Share them with us! Respond in the comments below, tweet us at @SGCatering or post on our Facebook Fan Page wall!
For the record, Saint Germain Catering has the best staff in the world! Check out our team in action below!
Saint Germain Catering Wins Hermes Creative Award!
We are thrilled to announce our catering menu has been awarded and selected as the winner of the prestigious Hermes Creative Award by the Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals (AMCP).
Our menu was chosen because it “captures the food in tantalizing detail with eye-popping graphic garnishes.” The AMCP judges went on to say, “If it were possible to gain weight by reading, than this is the menu to do it.”
Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional materials and programs, and emerging technologies. Hermes Creative Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.
We are also honored to be currently featured on the AMCP Web site. We owe it all to our amazing clients and thank you for your continued support to make this possible.
Contact us today for one of our award-winning menus to keep in your office to assist you with your selection for you next event.
Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day With Us
Administrative Professionals Day will mark its 60th anniversary on April 25, 2012. The job and responsibilites of an administrative professional have changed alot of the years, but admins have always remained a huge and intergral part of any company. By helping ensure that jobs get done right, on time and under budget, admins are one of the most important roles in any organization. In a world that demands the accuracy and speed in a complex digital world, admins are masters of it all. They serve as the gatekeepers for many customers, clients and employees.
Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. Celebrated worldwide, this holiday brings people together for events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff. There are more than 4 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and over 8 million people working in various administrative support roles.
In honor of Administrative Professionals Week, Saint Germain Catering is offering the following special menus:
Staff Appreciation Breakfast #1
- Fluffy Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs
- Diced Yukon Potatoes O’Brien
- Turkey Sausage Links and Crispy Bacon Strips
- Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Fruit Topping and Whipped Butter
- Mini Muffins, Danishes, Bagels and Croissants
- Sliced Seasonal Fruit and Berries
$12.99 Per Person minimum 50 guests
$11.99 Per Person minimum 100 guests
Staff Appreciation Breakfast #2
- Assorted Breakfast Egg Frittata “Cupcakes”
- Assorted Donuts and Dipped Donut Bites
- Sliced Seasonal Fruit Platter
- Individual Greek Yogurts with Granola
$10.99 Per Person minimum 50 guests
$9.99 Per Person minimum 100 guests
Staff Apprciation Lunch #1
- Mediterrean Chicken Kabobs & Beef Kabobs with Roasted Vegetables
- Shirin Polo Rice with Pistachios
- Mixed Field Greens Salad with Feta Cheese, Black Olives and Pepperonicinis
- Red Pepper & Garlic Hummus Dip
- Dill Cucumber Yogurt Dip
- Crispy & Soft Pitas
$17.50 Per Person minimum 50 guests
$16.50 Per person minimum 100 guests
Staff Appreciation Lunch #2
- Selection of our Around the World Sliders
- Mini Pretzel Hot Dog Bites
- Condiments Station with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, mayo, ketchup
- Sweet Potato Wedges
- Homemade Parm Chips with Dip
- Assorted Gourmet Cake Pops
$17.50 Per Person minimum 50 guests
$16.50 Per person minimum 100 guests
