· Determining customer requirements and proposing catering options.
· Negotiating prices and preparing meticulous catering order forms.
· Planning menus and overseeing venue, equipment, food, and service preparations.
· Hiring, training, and supervising catering staff, as well as scheduling employee shifts.
· Liaising with customers, sales staff, chefs, and specialized catering equipment providers.
· Overseeing seating arrangements, the serving of meals and beverages, and the clearing of tables.
· Monitoring the availability of catering stock and supplies and ordering replenishments.
· Tracking catering expenses and maintaining accurate records.
· Adhering to food and health industry regulations and standards.
· Researching catering trends and promoting competitive catering services.
Requirements and skills
· Bachelor Degree in Engineering (or) Any Degree with relevant work experience
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels in the organization and proven ability to build strong professional relationships.
· Highly organized and able to multi-task
· Knowledge of electronic catering management systems.
· Exceptional ability to deliver catering services within budget and on time.
· Experience in hiring, training, and overseeing catering staff.
· Ability to coordinate catering requirements with customers, chefs, and suppliers.
· The ability to apply industry knowledge to improve catering services.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
