Catering Operations Manager

Wynen's; West Milford (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynen's is seeking a Catering Manager to lead on-site catering operations across education, healthcare, senior living, and business accounts. You will plan events end-to-end, oversee service quality, and manage staff, budgets, and inventory to ensure flawless guest experiences.

The role emphasizes food safety, vendor relationships, and a people-first culture. You will coach the team, collaborate with clients to understand needs, and continuously improve dining operations.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Proven event planning and hospitality operations experience.
• Solid budget, staffing, and inventory management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and compliance.
• Excellent client and vendor communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute catering events end-to-end, from menu design through service.
• Ensure safe, high-quality dining and professional hospitality.
• Manage budgets, staffing, inventory, and day-to-day operational needs.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to support service quality.
• Uphold strict food safety and sanitation standards.
• Coach, develop, and lead the catering team to deliver exceptional service.
• Partner with clients to understand needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Promote a people-first, service-minded culture focused on inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Budget management

Food safety

Vendor communication

Job description

Catering Manager

to lead on-site catering operations across education, healthcare, senior living, and business accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute catering events end-to-end, from menu design through service.
• Ensure safe, high-quality dining and professional hospitality.
• Manage budgets, staffing, inventory, and day-to-day operational needs.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to support service quality.
• Uphold strict food safety and sanitation standards.
• Coach, develop, and lead the catering team to deliver exceptional service.
• Partner with clients to understand needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Promote a people-first, service-minded culture focused on inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Proven event planning and hospitality operations experience.
• Solid budget, staffing, and inventory management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and compliance.
• Excellent client and vendor communication.