ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- Catering manager is required to have finished an accredited course in Catering Management, or similar.
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or Business Management is preferred.
- Catering manager needs to have obtained 3-5 years of experience as a Catering Manager or work experience in a similar industry.
- Needs substantial or expert knowledge of electronic catering management systems. Better Cater and Caterease experience is desired.
- Proficiency, ability meet deadlines, and complete the job within budget in required.
- Prior experience and knowledge of the processes for hiring, training, and overseeing catering staff is required.
- Advanced or expert knowledge of the best catering management practices is required.
- The ideal candidate needs to have excellent communication, and a personable demeanor.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Job Duties and Responsabilities
- Consults with clients/customers and determines catering options based on the clients needs.
- Prepares required catering forms, completing meticulous tasks and negotiating pricing.
- Preparation and planning of the venue for the events, including menus, equipment, food, and services.
- Catering managers are responsible to hire, train, and supervise the catering staff. This is inclusive of schedule organization and ensuring proper event staffing.
- Communicating effectively with clients, staff, and third party vendors.
- The catering manager facilitates the arrangements of seating, the serving of food and beverages, and maintaining cleanliness of tables.
- Catering expenses, and accurate records will be kept and organized by the catering manager.
- Adhere and facilities the needs of the food and health industry safety regulation and standards.
- The catering manager will research and keep up with catering trends to promote competitive catering services
- Overseeing servers, kitchen staff, cleaning crews and other workers specially the host department.
- Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales
- Develops and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
- Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
- Leads event temas to build long-term, value-based customer relationship that enable achievement of sales objectives.
- Coaches and counsels employees to reflect company service standards and procedures
Further duties not currently listed in this job description may be added at manager’s discretion |
