Responsibilities
- Consults with clients/customers and determines catering options based on the clients preferences
- Determine requirements in ingredients and set portions
- Schedule staff shifts
- Train and manage catering staff and kitchen personnel
- Oversee food preparation and customer service
- Prepares required catering forms, completing meticulous tasks and negotiating pricing.
- Report on expenses
- Manage stock and place orders as needed
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Arrange food tastings with potential customers
- Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and third party vendors.
Requirements
- Work experience as a Catering Manager, Restaurant Manager or similar role
- Understanding of food hygiene
- Hands-on experience with creating menus in detail
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Customer service attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays
- Certification in hospitality or culinary management is a plus
