Catering Manager

About This Role

An energetic and optimistic leader is sought to manage catering operations, ensuring high-quality service and cost-effective pricing for events. This role involves coordinating with customers, overseeing food preparation and delivery, and leading a catering team.

Responsibilities

• Receive catering orders and coordinate service with individual customers
• Work with the customer for planning of the event, ensure accurate cost effective pricing
• Ensure preparation, delivery, and display of hot and cold catering and other prepared items are completed
• Schedule team members to ensure appropriate coverage and service for events
• Maintain budget in all financial areas including food, labor, and other operating costs
• Ensure high quality products and service
• Follow up on all catered events
• Work with management team regarding menu concepts and special events
• Professionally engage with individuals at all levels at the account
• Oversee the care and operation of delivery vehicles

Requirements

• 2 or more years of operational management experience in the catering field
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and decision making ability
• The ability to lead, supervise, train and coordinate the catering team
• Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule
• Operational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
• Professional image

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of online catering modules
• ServSafe Certification

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

About the Company

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems is one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation, providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value.