Culinary Data & Quantification Lead

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

401(k)

medical

dental

and vision insurance

transit benefits

paid and unpaid safe and sick time

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Job summary

Great Performances in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Culinary Operations Manager to oversee our catering software, ensuring accurate menu quantification from past events and maintaining data integrity across the system.

You will lead a small team, coordinate with culinary and operations, and may work weekends during peak seasons, with a salary range of $85,000–$95,000 and full-time on-site benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering or food service management.
• Familiarity with catering software or similar data management systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing small teams.
• Proficiency in data entry, analysis, and report generation.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 2–3 members, guiding menu quantification and data management.
• Oversee accurate quantification of catering menus using past-event data to optimize food prep and minimize waste.
• Maintain and update the catering software database, including allergens and menu item naming.
• Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to align with event requirements.
• Generate reports and insights from catering software to support decisions.
• Ensure data accuracy and resolve software issues with IT support.
• Stay updated on industry best practices for quantification and database management.
• Take on additional responsibilities during high-volume periods.

Skills

Leadership

Data management

Catering software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Weekend flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management

Tools

Catering software

Database management systems

Job description

Great Performances in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Culinary Operations Manager to oversee our catering software, ensuring accurate menu quantification from past events and maintaining data integrity across the system.

You will lead a small team, coordinate with culinary and operations, and may work weekends during peak seasons, with a salary range of $85,000–$95,000 and full-time on-site benefits.