Catering Manager

Harvest Wake Llc; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career Growth Opportunities

Fun and Energetic Environment

Job summary

Harvest Wake Llc in Wake Forest, NC is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead a team of kitchen and wait staff, plan menus, schedule employees, and manage food prep and serving during events. You will coordinate with clients to meet event details, uphold high service standards, and ensure smooth operations from setup to breakdown.

This role requires strong organizational skills, customer focus, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience in hospitality or food service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience creating menus for large groups.
• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Hospitality or culinary arts education preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interview customers to determine event details.
• Plan event menus while keeping the client’s requirements in mind.
• Determine ingredients and amounts and create shopping lists.
• Schedule employees.
• Hire, train, and manage kitchen and wait staff.
• Oversee the preparation of meals to be served.
• Maintain a high level of customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Menu planning

Education

Hospitality or Culinary Arts degree preferred but not required

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive wages
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Fun and Energetic Environment

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to join our team. As the Catering Manager, you will lead a team of kitchen and wait staff. Your responsibilities will include creating employee schedules, planning menus, and managing food prep and serving during events. A successful Catering Manager must provide excellent customer service and have strong organizational abilities. Ultimately, your goal is to ensure successful events and happy customers in order to grow our business.

Responsibilities

• Interview customers to determine event details
• Plan event menus while keeping the client’s requirements in mind
• Determine ingredients and amounts and create shopping lists
• Schedule employees
• Hire, train, and manage kitchen and wait staff
• Oversee the preparation of meals to be served
• Maintain a high level of customer service

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a manager in hospitality or food service
• Knowledge of food safety regulation
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience creating menus for large groups
• Ability to work weekend and holiday shifts, as necessary
• Education in hospitality or culinary arts is preferred but not required