Catering Manager

AVI Foodsystems; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Growth opportunities

Family culture

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Catering Manager to lead our catering operations and deliver exceptional service for events and daily service. You will coordinate menus, pricing, delivery, and staff to ensure flawless execution.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and 2+ years of catering operations experience, with flexibility to work varied hours and travel as needed. We offer growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operational management experience in catering.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.
• Ability to lead, supervise, train and coordinate the catering team.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Receive catering orders and coordinate service with customers; plan events with accurate pricing.
• Ensure preparation, delivery, and display of catering items.
• Schedule team members to cover events.
• Maintain budget across food, labor, and operating costs.
• Ensure high quality products and service.
• Follow up on catered events.
• Work with management on menu concepts and special events.
• Engage professionally with clients at all levels.
• Oversee care and operation of delivery vehicles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Team leadership

Staff training

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Online catering modules

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Catering Manager.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive catering orders and coordinate service with individual customers; work with the customer for planning of the event, ensure accurate cost effective pricing
• Ensure preparation, delivery, and display of hot and cold catering and/other prepared items are completed
• Schedule team members to ensure appropriate coverage and service for events
• Maintain budget in all financial areas including food, labor, and other operating costs
• Ensure high quality products and service
• Follow up on all catered events
• Work with management team regarding menu concepts and special events
• Professionally engage with individuals at all levels at the account
• Oversee the care and operation of delivery vehicles

Requirements:

• 2 or more years of operational management experience in the catering field
• Knowledge of online catering modules preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and decision making ability
• The ability to lead, supervise, train and coordinate the catering team
• Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule
• Operational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Professional image

Benefits:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE