Impact Catering Event Manager — Banquets & Team Lead

OKC Fair Park & The Oklahoma State Fair; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

On-site gym

Job summary

Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. is seeking a Catering Manager in the Impact Catering department to oversee events, coordinate banquet setup, and supervise staff. The role requires leadership, organizational skills and a focus on compliance with health and safety standards.

The position is full-time with salary compensation and requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. A liquor license and ServSafe certification are preferred, with related experience in catering or hospitality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position, such as fine dining/banquet events, hospitality or catering, is required.
• Valid liquor license/alcohol service (ABLE) permit and food handling certificate as required by state and federal regulations. ServSafe certification preferred.
• Must be an experienced leader focused on people and quality standards with the ability to make sound business/operations decisions quickly and under pressure (i.e., employee placement, staffing adjustments, and/or responding to technical, product or equipment challenges during an event).
• Availability to work event-based hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays, is required.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS/Micros cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.
• Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Office, POS systems, timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of an event including setup and teardown.
• Assist in setting up banquet functions including, but not limited to, linens, dishes, glassware, and silverware to company standards.
• Supervise catering staff in absence of Catering & Sales Director.
• Serve alcoholic drinks to guests following standard recipes and policies and procedures.
• Check guest IDs to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Recognize guests that are visibly intoxicated and take action to cut off alcohol service to such individuals.
• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas utilizing proper sanitation and safety procedures and techniques.
• Assure the location equipment is operable and clean prior to start of event.
• Assist other food and beverage departments as needed.
• Supervise and assist with weekly and monthly inventories.
• Assist Catering & Sales Director in the office as necessary.
• Ensure all packs for catering are complete and delivered to the proper location on time.
• Assist management team with projects including training, inventory, and special events.
• Will need to be able to work nights and weekends and be able to assist with all closing duties for the catering department and if needed other food and beverage departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food service experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. is seeking a Catering Manager in the Impact Catering department to oversee events, coordinate banquet setup, and supervise staff. The role requires leadership, organizational skills and a focus on compliance with health and safety standards.

The position is full-time with salary compensation and requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. A liquor license and ServSafe certification are preferred, with related experience in catering or hospitality.