Back of House Manager

Occasions Caterers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic catering firm as a Back of House Manager, where you'll lead a talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on food safety, inventory management, and team development, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards and operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company renowned for its elegant events and exceptional service. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and have a knack for leadership, we invite you to apply and contribute to creating memorable experiences for our clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary/kitchen management experience required.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines and food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct utility and culinary team, ensuring efficient operations.
• Oversee inventory, food cost controls, and sanitation practices.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Culinary Management

Inventory Control

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Equivalent Professional Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Our Approach

Since 1986, Occasions Caterers is a full service catering firm located in Washington DC and has built its premier reputation for flawless execution of elegant events. The Occasions’ team works closely with our clients to design, customize, and create remarkable events.

We have grown in size but maintain a boutique approach with a focus on custom menus, creative décor, expert planning, and gracious service. We craft experiences through food, design, and hospitality to reflect our clients' unique style, taste, and vision.

Come join our team of inspired professionals and be a part of the unmatched scope of knowledge, resources, and relationships to produce events that exceed our clients' expectations and delight in every way.

Job Summary

As a Back of the House Manager, you are responsible for all activities in the back of the unit for the account. You will provide leadership and direction to utility and culinary team including hiring, training, developing, coaching, and counseling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, purchasing, receiving, food storage, and facility maintenance.
• Provides leadership and direction to utility and culinary team including hiring, training, developing, coaching, and counseling.
• Oversees inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of three years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume purchasing, food storage, inventory control, and sanitation experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles.
• Ability to lift, bend, carry up to 40 lbs., and manage proper storage of food items as necessary.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient in computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office, email, and the Internet.
• Strong financial, budgetary, and food cost control practices.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification is a plus.

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Occasions Caterers is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Req ID: 1407626

Gina Barbish

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Events Services