Catering Manager

Lake Quivira Country Club; Lake Quivira (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading country club seeks a Catering Manager responsible for all catering services. The role includes overseeing event planning, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should have experience in catering operations and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Playing privileges (restrictions apply)

Employer-paid dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Multiple health insurance options

Retirement plan with 50% match on contributions

Paid time off and vacation

Qualifications

• One year of related experience and/or training required.
• Two years of catering operations experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of private club food and beverage operations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day catering services and event execution.
• Manage banquet service staff scheduling and training.
• Coordinate event planning with various departments.

Skills

Customer Service

Event Planning

Financial Management

Team Coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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This position is responsible for all day-to-day catering services. Oversee all administrative and operational aspects of preparing banquet event orders, meeting with members and clients, and working catered events. Work with banquet and other departments to ensure that members’ and guests’ expectations are exceeded and the highest quality food and service are delivered.

Responsibilities include:

1. Helping member clients arrange banquets, luncheons, meetings, weddings, dances, and other social events; obtaining pertinent information needed for guest planning.
2. Working with the Executive Chef to determine menus, pricing, and other details for catered events; ensuring that banquet menu offerings are current and reflect member interests.
3. Coordinating event planning with production, service, and housekeeping staff; arranging for menus, decorations, entertainment, and special requests.
4. Inspecting finished arrangements and overseeing guest greeting and service.
5. Managing scheduling for banquet service staff and overseeing event execution.
6. Handling customer complaints and ensuring customer satisfaction.
7. Assisting with banquet event order completion and financial management, including budgeting and reviewing financial reports.
8. Representing members’ needs on club committees and obtaining permits for events.
9. Planning staff training, diagramming room layouts, and managing billing and payments.
10. Serving as liaison between kitchen, service, and management staff; maintaining the club’s master calendar and function book.
11. Performing special projects as assigned.

Perks include:

• Playing privileges (restrictions apply)
• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Multiple health insurance options
• Retirement plan with 50% match on contributions
• Paid time off and vacation

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of related experience and/or training
• Two years of experience in catering operations
• Extensive knowledge of private club food and beverage operations
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management, Manufacturing
• Industry: Recreational Facilities