Restaurant Catering Manager

Thegreatgreekgrill; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to lead a talented team in delivering exceptional catering services. This role involves overseeing event catering, planning menus, and ensuring top-notch customer service while adhering to health regulations. The ideal candidate will be creative, resourceful, and possess strong organizational skills. Join a fast-casual restaurant franchise that prides itself on authentic recipes and outstanding hospitality, and take your career to the next level in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Catering Manager or similar role required.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food prep and customer service for events.
• Plan menus and manage catering staff effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Menu Creation

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Decision Making

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Hospitality or Culinary Management

Tools

Catering Software

Job description

Southern California-Winter/Spring/Summer

We are looking for a Catering Manager to lead a team of kitchen and wait staff and make sure they deliver excellent customer service.

Looking for creative, hardworking, resourceful, and entrepreneurial applicants to expand the catering program and sell catering within the Inland Empire, specifically Rancho, Chino, and Walnut.

Responsibilities:

1. Gather customer requirements (like number of guests and event dates).
2. Plan food and beverage menus considering clients’ preferences and special requests (for example healthy meals for children).
3. Determine requirements in ingredients and set portions.
4. Train and manage wait staff and kitchen personnel.
5. Oversee food prep and customer service.
6. Report on expenses.
7. Manage stock and place orders as needed.
8. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
9. Arrange food tastings with potential customers.

Requirements and Skills:

1. Work experience as a Catering Manager, Restaurant Manager, or similar role.
2. Understanding of food hygiene.
3. Hands-on experience with creating menus from scratch.
4. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
5. Customer service attitude.
6. Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances.
7. Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays.
8. Certification in hospitality or culinary management is a plus.
9. Requires use of technology.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Previous supervisory experience in the hospitality industry.
3. The physical ability to remain standing for long periods of time.
4. Exceptional organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Objective: We are looking for a versatile and well-organized catering manager to oversee our event catering services. As a catering manager, you will finalize sales contracts and ensure that catering order forms reflect customer requirements. Your duties will include planning menus, organizing venues and equipment, and hiring catering staff.

To be successful as a catering manager, you should possess extensive experience in event catering and delivering cost-effective services. Top-notch catering managers build good relationships with customers and exceed expectations.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise concept featuring authentic Greek recipes, made to order, with only the highest quality ingredients, fresh products, and outstanding hospitality.