Catering Manager

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Leadership skills
Ability to work with a team and delegate tasks efficiently
Prior food and beverage experience
Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time and lift 40 lbs repetitively
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Requirements:

Understanding of food hygiene and safety
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Customer service attitude
Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays

Responsibilities:

Meet with potential wedding clients for consultations
Conduct menu tastings for wedding couples
Build estimates for wedding receptions to aid couple’s planning
Manage a small staff of catering servers and/or bartenders during events
Oversee cold food prep and set up at catering venues
Maintain (and improve) good relationships with venues and other vendors
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Keep events moving according to established timeline
Exceed customer expectations and maintain 5 star reputation
Work day-to-day catering office in between wedding client communications and booking
Salary to be determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.