Event Catering Manager: Lead Teams & Menus

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

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.