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. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Catering manager is responsible for managing and building catering sales. The person in this position must be organized and detail oriented. They will be responsible for getting catering sales, organizing and managing deliveries and preparation of catering orders. The hours will vary depending on the times and dates of events. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and possible overtime. The person must build a repour with the businesses in the community and will involve local marketing to increase the sales on a weekly basis. They will be responsible for communicating with the General manager regarding sales, scheduling and coordination from store employees to achieve the goals. Must be willing to travel to other locations to help with catering as well as here in Hobbs. Will include but not limited to Roswell.