Catering Manager jobs in Warren, MI

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)

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Catering Manager
  • CONTINENTAL GROUP
  • Macomb, MI OTHER
  • Job Details

    Level:    Experienced
    Job Location:    Macomb Community College - Macomb, MI
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    Not Specified
    Salary Range:    $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year
    Job Shift:    Any
    Job Category:    Restaurant - Food Service

    Description

    The Catering Manager is primarily responsible for coordinating caterings with executive chef. This includes catering menu development, customer interaction, financial goals and performance based on new catering sales, ensuring all catering invoices are executed in accordance with company standards, and that customer needs are met, and caterings exceeded with follow up for possible additional catering opportunities, and complete catering invoices. Fresh at Work grab and Go weekly forms are prepared for coming week. Weekly catering meetings with culinary team to prepare for following week of service.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Culinary and Service Excellence

    • Lead the successful execution of food preparation and client service for assigned locations. Anticipate client needs, uphold quality expectations, and embrace service standards. 
    • Be a catalyst for continuous improvement.  Review team performance, identify opportunities and implement change. Standardize operating procedures and maintain site-level accountability. 
    • Step in as a working manager, leading by example. Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and delegate responsibility to ensure goals and objectives are met on a daily basis. 
    • Maintain culinary quality control at all times.  Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  Ensure food is properly prepared, packaged and served in a way that is appealing while upholding the integrity of the recipes.
    • Adhering to food safety procedures in accordance with health code standards.

    People Management

    • Actively engage in the caterings, training, setting up events, and scheduling of the team.  Regularly coach, direct and evaluate catering driver.  Provide recognition to team members excelling in their work.  Provide open, honest communication with Executive Chef.  Identify knowledge gaps and look for improvements to the catering operation within unit.

    Business Development

    • Inspire preferred status through exceptional client experiences.  Earn respect and build rapport with clients.   Identify and exploit opportunities within assigned accounts. 
    • Achieve financial objectives.  Create, monitor and review progress for catering business.  Design, develop and execute changes with executive chef that perpetuate the achievement of both short and long term objectives.  Fostering sales growth at the unit.
    • Participate with chief culinary officer, regional chefs and executive chefs on catering ideas and new concepts for consideration. 
    • Participate with large catering events when applicable. 

    Invoicing/catering operations/cash handling

    • Complete outgoing and incoming catering invoicing
    • Ensure quality and completeness of each catering. 
    • Ensure quality standards are being met and timelines followed.
    • Ensure timely and complete communication with interested parties.
    • Cash handling and daily deposits
    • Printing and setting up forms for Fresh at work Grab and Go items
    • Print labels for Fresh at Work Grab and Go items

    Inventory

    • Monitor and maintain proper levels of inventory for all catering supplies. 
    • Ensure proper rotation and efficient stocking. 
    • Plan for proper break down and pick up of catering event equipment. 
    • Maintain awareness of shortages of catering equipment

    Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                                                                                                             

    • Average number of reports: 5-12
    • Staff Reporting to position: Catering/Event Drivers
    • Provides coaching, training, and development opportunities with executive chef.
    • Resolves employee concerns, escalated issues, and grievances with executive chef.

    Qualifications


    • 3-5 years culinary experience required, large kitchen strongly preferred. 
    • Prior management experience strongly preferred.      
    • ServSafe Manager. If the individual does not hold these, must be willing to obtain them through our ServSafe training program.

     

    Working Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

    • Results oriented and flexible; takes action as soon as need arises and can demonstrate positive results; steadily follows through on tasks; able to find a balance between the business requirements and meeting client requests; absorbs new information quickly and translates key points into positive outcomes.
    • Has a passion for food and is skilled in needed areas; good at visualizing how to develop new dishes, scale them appropriately to achieve a remarkable client experience. Demonstrated ability to gain buy-in, respect, trust, and accountability to achieve goals.
    • High energy level; has demonstrated resilience, endurance and persistence throughout career.
    • Can-do attitude; stays positive, even in the face of adversity; sets right tone for others.  Collaborative in work style with others both inside and outside organization; respectful of what others can contribute. 
    • Believes in and routinely practices direct and honest communication; actively shares information openly with those who need to know; seeks collaborative resolution of issues; seeks others’ points of view and encourages independent thought; listens well.
    • Personal values align with the company’s values and culture; treats people with respect and consistency; trustworthy; highly ethical; appreciates and engages in creativity and forward thinking; takes long-range view.
    • Strong proficiency with electronic communication, Microsoft Office Suite, and related systems used in the industry.

     

    Communication (Internal and External): 

    • Contacts include: Customers, Vendors, Team Members, Management, etc. 
    • Methods include: Phone, email, face-to-face, presentations, etc.

     

    Typical Mental Demands (Discretion and Judgment):

    • Work requires independent ability to form opinions and make recommendations;
    • Negotiations with catering clients and/or customers on behalf of the company;
    • Assignments are significant in nature and greatly impact business operations;
    • Acts as a primary point of contact to outside customers and clients on catering events on and off unit location.

     

    Typical Physical Demands:

    • Work requires computer and usage
    • Regular lifting of 25-50 pounds.
    • Extended periods of time standing.
    • Walking required.

     

    Typical Working Conditions: 

    • Work in an office environment and will include providing tour of the catering facility with clients on and off unit property. 
    • Schedule must be flexible for varied days/shift pending business need.  Time ranges from 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM in-house.  Events range from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 AM.  Flexibility required for events - both evening and potential weekend. 

     

    The duties of this position may change from time to time.  Continental reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Continental or its managers.  This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed.  It’s not intended to be all inclusive. 

     

    Continental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

  • 24 Days Ago

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Catering logistics and driver.
  • Quality Kosher Catering
  • Southfield, MI FULL_TIME
  • Catering Truck Driver/Steward Established, Michigan Based Catering Company is expanding and looking to add a Truck Driver/Steward to our Logistics Team. POSITION SUMMARY: As our Truck Driver/Steward y...
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Cleaner
  • Aware Manager
  • Detroit, MI PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Cleaner We are looking for a Cleaner to take care of our facilities and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. The goal is to keep our building in a clean and orderly condition. Responsibilities C...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Sales & Catering Manager
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott - Detroit Metro Airport...
  • Romulus, MI FULL_TIME
  • The Delta by Marriott Romulus Detroit Airport is currently hiring a Sales & Catering Manager. Responsibilities: The sales & catering manager will work closely with clients and will nurture and develop...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Catering sales manager
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott - Detroit Metro Airport Romulus, MI
  • Romulus, MI FULL_TIME
  • The Delta Romulus Detroit Airport has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Sales & Catering Manager. Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or hospitality management OR 3 5 years experience ...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Sales & Catering Manager
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott - Detroit Metro Airport Romulus, MI
  • Romulus, MI FULL_TIME
  • The Delta Romulus Detroit Airport has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Sales & Catering Manager.
  • 28 Days Ago

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Catering Manager 82825
  • Food Service Circle
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • **Catering Manager 82825** ****Job Description :**** Ref Number: 82825 Date: 2022-02-21 ****Position Details :**** **Loc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Catering Manager (Management)
  • Hotel Resource
  • Farmington, MI
  • **Hospitality - Hotel, Restaurant - Food Service** **Catering Manager (Management)** Catering Manager (Management) Harpe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Catering Manager 83711
  • Food Service Circle
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • **Catering Manager 83711** ****Job Description :**** Ref Number: 83711 Date: 2022-03-07 ****Position Details :**** **Loc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Catering Delivery Driver - Flexible Hours
  • Slows Bar BQ
  • Detroit, MI
  • Slows To Go has openings for Delivery Drivers. The ideal candidate is professional, time-sensitive, and able to represen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Complex BT Sales Manager - Detroit Airport Sheraton & Detroit Airport Marriott
  • Remington
  • Romulus, MI
  • Job Description What you will be doing Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales cal...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Catering Sales Manager
  • Harper Associates
  • Detroit, MI
  • Conference & Catering Sales Manager - Association & Corporate & Social -- Detroit, MI $80-90,,000 salary/incentive packa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Restaurant and Hotel Career Fair August 19
  • Hotel Resource
  • Southfield, MI
  • **Hospitality - Hotel** **Restaurant and Hotel Career Fair August 19** Restaurant and Hotel Career Fair August 19 HiredI...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Valet Parking Attendant/ lot attendants
  • FIFTH AVENUE VALET PARKING LLC
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • Job Description Job Description part time , Nights and weekends , valet for events must have good driving record ( No Po...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2010 census places the city's population at 134,056, making Warren the largest city in Macomb County, the third largest city in Michigan, and Metro Detroit's largest suburb. The city is home to a wide variety of businesses, including General Motors Technical Center, the United States Army Detroit Arsenal, home of the United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command and the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), the headquarters of Big Boy Restaurants International, and Asset Acceptance. T...
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Income Estimation for Catering Manager jobs
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Warren, Michigan area prices
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