About This Role
This role involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing catering operations for various events, including private functions and corporate gatherings. The Catering Manager will manage orders, supervise staff, coordinate food preparation and delivery, and ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction while maintaining efficient operations and cost control.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate catering orders, events, and special functions
- Communicate with clients to understand their catering needs and preferences
- Prepare catering proposals, menus, and service arrangements
- Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation
- Manage catering schedules, deliveries, and event logistics
- Supervise and train catering staff and service teams
- Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion consistency
- Monitor catering inventory, supplies, and equipment
- Assist with purchasing and supplier coordination
- Manage catering budgets, pricing, and operating expenses
- Monitor food waste and implement cost-control measures
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
- Coordinate transportation, setup, and breakdown for catering events
- Handle client inquiries, feedback, and service concerns professionally
- Maintain accurate records of catering orders, expenses, and event details
- Collaborate with restaurant management to improve catering services
- Ensure staff provide professional and timely service at every event
- Evaluate event performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Requirements
- Previous experience in catering, restaurant management, or hospitality
- Catering supervision or event-management experience preferred
- Strong leadership and team-management abilities
- Excellent customer-service and communication skills
- Good organizational and event-planning skills
- Knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and service standards
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation requirements
- Experience with budgeting, inventory, and cost control
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A collaborative and supportive working environment