Director of Catering

Full-time

Filling every occasion with great food and service! Our client is currently seeking a Director of Catering Operations for a NEW account near Los Angeles, CA .

The Catering Director will assist in developing our catering department and will be responsible for developing and executing catering solutions to meet our customer needs.

Events can range from coffee service to VIP dining events. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events from beginning through execution
  • Generates effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
  • Trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
  • Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
  • Works with the company’s Marketing teams to implement effective strategies to build catering revenue
  • Responsible to achieve goals for 3rd party sales, large catering venues and additional corporate industries
  • Manage relationship with all 3rd party relationships, Growing, Maintain it
  • Creates and delivers all training curriculum as assigned pertaining to the sales team role.
  • Provides support of sales team as requested with the day-to-day routines. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
  • Associate’s Degree is preferred in either Hospitality or Culinary Arts
  • High volume catering experience
  • Proven experience in the hospitality industry with management experience
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions
  • This position supervises hourly employees
  • Strong understanding of business goals and applying techniques and strategies to expedite the achievement of those goals.
  • Experience interacting and creating relationships with internal and external customers of all levels and skill sets. Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and / or regular COVID testing.

Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements.

All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered. Powered by JazzHR

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