Catering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates catered events for an establishment. Negotiates contracts, assists in the selection of menu items, schedules catering staff, arranges for facilities or equipment, and communicates customer needs to the appropriate personnel. Being a Catering Manager develops and maintains catering accounts by ensuring customer satisfaction before, during, and after the event. May require a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, Catering Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Catering Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Catering Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Catering Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Catering Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Brendoncare’s HACCP system;
- Catering Manager will be responsible for maintaining food safety standards throughout the trust;
- Menu planning in advance, ensuring that choice is offered for every meal;
- Lead F&B team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel;
- Design exceptional menus, purchase goods and drive continuous improvement;
- Catering Manager must have relevant experience in managing Staff and Resources;
- Catering Manager will be responsible for investigating any incidents;
- Catering Manager should ensure the planning of all menus so that it meets nutritional requirements within set costs;
- Maintaining a balanced and varied menu;
- Preserve excellent levels of internal and external customer service;
- Promote the unit and act as a company brand ambassador at all times;
- Catering Manager must manage the Health and Safety;
- Responsible for advising Facilities Managers on all matters that concern Catering;
- Catering Manager will be responsible for advising Facilities Managers on all matters that concern Catering;
- Working closely with the Home Manager to cater for special events.
Requirements:
- Excellent Staff Management skills;
- City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry;
- Level 1 Catering qualification – Essential;
- Strong financial/budgetary management experience;
- Food Hygiene Certificate – basic level 2 certificate.