Catering Manager
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Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager for our company. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for providing services related to food and beverages. You will solely be in charge of all the items right from the starters to the desserts. 

Your role will not only be restricted to providing food and beverages but will also include supervising the entire staff. You must ensure that the staff follows proper hygiene standards. You will be responsible to hire new staff and train them if required. 

You will have to maintain good relations with the existing customers as they could be potential customers for the future. You have to finalize a budget and provide the best of services according to customer’s needs and expectations.

The promotion prospects are generally for those who have a high level of motivation and outstanding interpersonal skills. 

If you consider suitable for this position, please do apply we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Meeting the catering teams on day to day basis regarding new orders and events.

• Planning the menu with the chef and making sure all the food is delivered to the venue safely.

• Taking care of the decorations and the presentation of the food.

• Discussing the prices, menus, and decorations with the clients on a regular basis.

• Providing a positive and friendly environment for the guests and staff as well.

• Maintaining the quality standard of the food and beverages.

• Hiring new staff for the event and training them appropriately.

• Ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed.

• Providing catering service operations within business, institutions, and industry for long working hours.

• Working with the catering department on the operation and execution of various events.

• Managing catering staff for the successful execution of catering events.

• Creating a marketing plan to promote catering operations within business industries or hotel chains.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Art. Diploma in Home Economics can also be considered.

• 2+ years of relevant work experience as an Assistant Catering Manager or Catering Assistant or Head Chef.

• Proven work experience in the event management company, catering business, catering company or other contract catering.

• Work experience as part-time or seasonal work in catering outlets such as pubs, hotels, restaurants, and/or fast food can also be considered.

• Ability to work under pressure and for long working hours.

• Quick decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Good interpersonal skills.