Catering Supervisor

American Food & Vending Corporation

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with company match

Delicious employee meal and beverage

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Some positions may include flexible or

Flexible hours and shifts

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Food & Vending Corporation in Portland, ME seeks a Catering Supervisor to lead daily catering operations, oversee event delivery and service, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage a team of servers, bartenders, drivers, and support staff, coordinate with other departments, maintain food safety standards, and contribute to marketing efforts to promote catering services.

Qualifications

3+ years' catering and event planning experience in hotels, conference centers, private clubs, universities or similar environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, detail oriented, and customer focused.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Knowledge of food safety and service regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervise front and back of the house day to day catering procedures.
Serve as a contact for catering services prior to and after events, ensuring their needs and expectations are met or exceeded.
Oversee delivery, setup, breakdown, and execution of catering events.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of logistics, food preparation, and service delivery.
Develop and implement service standards and procedures to uphold quality and consistency across all events.
Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of catering event staff, including servers, bartenders, drivers, and support staff.
Monitor the quality of food, portion control and dietary provisions as requested.
Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
Field and resolve any requests or challenges that may arise during events, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote catering services.
Take inventory for catering equipment, supplies, and keep all catering items in top condition.

Skills

Catering and event planning

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule

Physical ability

Tools

CATERTRAX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: $24 per hour - $26 per hour

This position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no nights or weekends; hours may vary based on scheduled events.

Summary

Responsibilities

Supervise front and back of the house day to day catering procedures.
Serve as a contact for catering services prior to and after events, ensuring their needs and expectations are met or exceeded.
Oversee delivery, setup, breakdown, and execution of catering events.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of logistics, food preparation, and service delivery.
Develop and implement service standards and procedures to uphold quality and consistency across all events.
Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of catering event staff, including servers, bartenders, drivers, and support staff.
Monitor the quality of food, portion control and dietary provisions as requested.
Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
Field and resolve any requests or challenges that may arise during events, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote catering services.
Take inventory for catering equipment, supplies, and keep all catering items in top condition.
May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

3+ years' catering and event planning experience in hotels, conference centers, private clubs, universities or similar environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, detail oriented, and customer focused.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Knowledge of food safety and service regulations.
Familiarity with industry trends and innovations.
Proficient with computer skills including Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online order systems.
Able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Must be able to lift 50lbs, push and pull heavy catering cart, bend, climb stairs, stand, and walk for entire scheduled shift.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.