Catering & Events Lead — Team Leadership + Client Experience

Proof of the Pudding; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and AD&D

Long term disability

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short term disability

Voluntary Accident

Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding seeks a dedicated Catering Lead to manage event execution, scheduling, and team leadership. You will guide front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional client experiences and coordinating service delivery with efficiency and flair.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for hospitality, a proven track record with large-scale events, and the ability to execute meals and services with precision across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing catering events for up to 350 guests
• Strong menu planning and customization for client preferences
• Ability to lead and coordinate catering teams during events
• Organized with attention to detail across logistics and operations
• Flexible schedule including weekends and early mornings/nights

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations of Catering program
• Scheduling staff and labor management
• Recruiting and retention - training and managing staff to provide high-quality service
• Bar Operations (in cooperation with beverage manager)
• Meeting with clients to understand and document their catering needs and preferences
• Organizing and supervising the work of the catering team to ensure that food is served in a timely manner
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Controlling budgets and minimizing expenditure by efficiently managing resources
• Handling customer inquiries and complaints professionally and promptly
• Conducting regular inventory checks, developing par lists and communicating supply needs
• Planning and executing marketing strategies to promote the catering business
• Support General manager and catering director in cost management and budget analysis
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Job description

Proof of the Pudding seeks a dedicated Catering Lead to manage event execution, scheduling, and team leadership. You will guide front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional client experiences and coordinating service delivery with efficiency and flair.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for hospitality, a proven track record with large-scale events, and the ability to execute meals and services with precision across diverse environments.