Catering Manager

Navy Life PNW; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) supports the MWR department’s conference and catering programs at NBK Bangor to serve service members, their families, retirees, and civilian employees.

Three years of experience in conference/catering sales for military or civilian clients are required, along with event planning skills, supervisory ability, and capability to forecast and report sales. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver’s license with travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in conference/catering sales with military or civilian clients.
• Ability to assist customers in planning conference/catering events.
• Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to prepare reports, forecast sales, and complete simple contractual arrangements.
• Excellent written and oral communication; Microsoft Office proficiency; valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of conference and catering programs at NBK Bangor.
• Assist customers in planning successful conferences and catering events.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Prepare reports and forecasts related to sales and program activities.

Skills

Conference/Catering sales

Event planning

Supervisory duties

Forecasting & reporting

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Community Recreation, and Deployed Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations command (CNIC); NBK Bangor

• Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of conference/catering sales and familiarity with related procedures, policies and pricing based on either a military or civilian sector environment versed in catering to the needs of the military and/or civilian clients with similar requirements/structure.
• Possess the skills necessary to assist customers in planning successful conference/catering events.
• Ability to perform the full-range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to prepare reports, forecast sales, and complete simple contractual arrangements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various levels of employees and command personnel.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office software programs.
• Employee must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel between work sites.

• Knowledge of and skill in the application of a broad range of management principles, concepts and methodology to a variety of activities, events and services for the conference & catering program assigned.
• Ability to make decisions regarding what needs to be done including the assessment of the size and mix of the combined patron community; cost targets; product and service adequacy standards; and required changes or exceptions to operational policies. Similarly, the incumbent must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of contracted services and functions.
• Ability to recognize problems and develop a recommended solution.
• Knowledge of DOD and Navy Fleet Readiness policies, regulation, administrative practices and procedures related to management, planning, some budgeting, scheduling and coordinating conference & catering programs and for efficient operation and use of assigned facilities and equipment preferred.