Catering Manager

Flagship Facility Services

$85K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in catering management
  • Culinary degree preferred but not required
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in large batch cooking and high-volume production
  • Active Food Handlers Card required
  • Management experience overseeing a small team

Responsibilities

  • Manage catering team to ensure smooth event operations
  • Organize catering calendar for special events
  • Respond to employee catering requests and tickets
  • Coordinate with vendors for catering supplies by deadlines
  • Create and update catering packets for team use
  • Schedule event setup, delivery, and pick-up logistics
  • Communicate promptly with the team about last-minute changes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen environment
  • Engage with a supportive team of over-achievers
  • Chance for professional growth and development
  • Experience high-profile catering events
  • Flexible response to evolving customer needs
Full Job Description
The pay rate or range for this position is: $85,000 to $100,000 per yearJob Summary As a Catering Manager for our company you will be responsible for the operation of the catering department by performing a variety of tasks to support and run events. Manage a small group of employees to ensure all events run smoothly.Job Description Essential Functions 3 Attend meetings with employees regarding their catering request 3 Managing the catering team 3 Organizing catering calendar and special events 3 Answering emails from employees and catering tickets that are created through the event tool 3 Putting together the catering order on the catering calendar 3 Contacting employees regarding their catering request and get the proper approval/info to support the event 3 Updated the event ticket for table/power needs (if needed) to support in house catering 3 Supporting Solon catering request 3 Placing pastry orders with the Pastry Teamby Thursday for the next week 3 Placing orders with Canteen for sodas/water request by Thursday for the next week 3 Placing orders with Willow9s Market for alcohol orders by Thursday for the next week 3 Send employees their alcohol and non-alcohol receipts as soon as you receive them from vendor 3 Make sure team returns leftover alcohol to employees by the end of the week 3 Creating catering packets for team 3 Schedule setup, delivery, and pick-up for catering 3 Meet with team to go over catering packets and duties 3 Communicating with our team about last min. add-on9s 3 Working on catering event request for next week and updating packets with last min. add-on9s 3 Sending friendly calendar invites to inform chef9s about high profile events happening inside of the cafe9, when food trucks will be on hack square during service, & when there are more than 15 external guest that will dine at the cafe9 Knowledge and Skills 3 Excellent culinary skills 3 Interpersonal and organizational skills 3 Utilization of knife cuts in a safe, efficient manner 3 Sense of urgency 3 Excellent verbal skills 3 Excellentmulti-taskingskills 3 Professional appearance 3 Ability to move throughout the cafe9 and kitchen 3 Knowledge of safety and sanitation in the work place 3 High volume production & large batch cooking 3 Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely 3 Event Management skills such as how to read a BEO, ordering, set up and break down of events 3 Management experience Education andWorkExperience 3 Culinary Degree (preferred but not required) 3 Bachelor9s Degree or equivalent experience preferred 3 3-5 years9 experiencein a Catering Managerrole Work Environment 3 The workenvironment for Catering Managerincludesthe following large kitchen environment elements and exposures 3 Fast paced kitchen 3 High sense of urgency 3 Moderate to high noise level 3 Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions 3 Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered 3 Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment Requirements 3 Must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department. Physical Demands 3 Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-50lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required 3 Specific vision abilities required by this position include close visionfor safe navigation of work area and use of equipment 3 Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up 3 Standing, walking, bending/twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task 3 Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage 3 Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day 3 Carrying containers of differentsizesand different types of product of all shapes and sizes 3 Removing hot items from oven The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste orsmell.Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting ofa minimum of 50lbs. of equipment.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Authorization Authorized to work in the U.S. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you9ll enjoy your career with us!

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