Catering Lead & Events Profitability Manager

Iss-Facility-Service; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leave program

Job summary

ISS Facility Services in Los Angeles is seeking a Catering Lead to build and manage a dynamic catering team, drive profitability, and ensure high-quality service for large events.

You will develop and execute strategies to meet revenue forecasts, manage budgets, and oversee SOPs, food safety, and client relations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in catering leadership, P&L accountability, ServSafe certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, and marketing.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Experience managing other managers including culinary leaders.
• ServSafe Manager certification.
• Experience using catering software such as CaterTrax and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Sets standards and accountability measures around sanitation and safety.
• Lead the department to follow workplace and food safety rules to prevent accidents.
• Develops and executes strategies to achieve catering revenue forecasts.
• Develops and manages budgets; reviews financial reports and takes corrective actions.
• Builds and trains a dynamic catering team and onboard new members.
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of VIP and complex events.
• Coordinate activities with other internal departments and vendors.
• Communicate with clients regarding inquiries for high-end or custom events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Catering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years related experience

Tools

CaterTrax

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

ISS Facility Services in Los Angeles is seeking a Catering Lead to build and manage a dynamic catering team, drive profitability, and ensure high-quality service for large events.

You will develop and execute strategies to meet revenue forecasts, manage budgets, and oversee SOPs, food safety, and client relations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in catering leadership, P&L accountability, ServSafe certification, and strong communication skills.