Salaried Catering Manager - Full-Time - $1000.00 Sign on Bonus

Buehler; Wooster (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

401(k) & ESOP

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

AD&D coverage

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Wooster, OH, seeks a Catering Manager to lead the Catering Team within the store's Food Service leadership structure. You will oversee day-to-day operations of the Catering Department, drive profitability, and ensure exceptional customer service.

The role requires 2–5 years of catering leadership experience, availability for 45+ hours weekly (including nights and weekends), and a focus on staffing, events, and vendor coordination. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' catering experience, preferably in a lead or assistant manager role.
• Able to work 45+ hours per week, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Organize custom orders and full-service events with clear communications and checklists.
• Align staffing to meet Catering needs while optimizing labor.
• Coordinate with rental companies, entertainment services, photographers, and venues.
• Proactively resolve employee and customer issues in collaboration with store staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Catering leadership

Team management

Customer service

Job description

CATERING MANAGER – SALARIED

Catering Department Manager with direct responsibility for Buehler's Wooster Milltown operations. This person is expected to provide day-to-day leadership of the Store's Catering Team while working as a "key" member of its larger, Food Service Leadership team.

This person is accountable for the profitability of the Catering Department along with establishing, developing, training and maintaining exceptional customer service by all Catering employees.

Signing Bonus

The successful candidate must complete six months in the hired role to be eligible for the signing bonus.

Primary duties include:

• 1. Organizing custom orders and full-service events, through effective communications, record keeping, checklists and follow-through.
• 2. Aligning staffing with an emphasis on recruitment and retention to meet Catering's operational needs while making best use of Catering labor.
• 3. Working with local rental companies, entertainment services, photographers, and event venues. Planning ahead for seasonal changes, holidays, special events and promotions, with particular emphasis on organization and making the most of each opportunity.
• 4. Successful Candidate will be proactive in defining and resolving both employee and customer issues; communicating well with Store associates, customers, subordinates, and others.
• 5. Will perform related duties as required or assigned.

The Catering Manager will work cooperatively with Catering Director, Food Service Manager and the larger Food Service Team to develop and deliver a variety of Offerings that "wow" our customers.

Qualifications:

• Prior 2-5 years' catering experience preferably in managing the operation as a lead or assistant manager.
• Must be available to work 45+ hours per week, including nights and weekends

Wages: Beginning pay based on experience and potential; regular wage reviews.

Benefits: Our complete benefit package includes Medical, Voluntary Dental, Vacation, 401(k) & ESOP entry, Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance, Company-Paid Short Term Disability, Company-Paid Long Term Disability and option for additional voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage.