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Experience Experience
Detroit, MI
Assistant Catering Manager
Detroit, MI
Dickens, Kertzmann and Yost
Detroit, MI
Assistant Catering Manager
  • Client Relationship: Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships. Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model. Implement communication strategy as provided by marketing team in order to build catering revenue
  • Banking of public monies in line with internal and Client protocols
  • Supervise catering operations including such duties as coordinating staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity
  • Coordinate activities with other internal departments. Participate in management team meetings. Interface with vendors and key service users within client organization
  • Productivity: Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events, in conjunction with culinary team. Maintain the POS system and ensure staff is trained to operate it efficiently. Plan and forecast using operations systems and software. Plan, procure and execute themed events. Comply with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
  • Ensuring compliance with Company's and Hospital Control of Infection Policy with respect to Food Hygiene, particularly Bare Below the Elbow and also 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene and HACCP
  • The hygienic handling and safe preparation of food products, in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Company's Food Safety Policy (HACCP) as outlined in the FSMS
Philadelphia, PA
Catering Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Sporer, Wilkinson and Schmeler
Philadelphia, PA
Catering Manager
  • Working relationships with a variety of vendors and restaurant service personel
  • Working as a contact between providers and property
  • Working knowledge of F&B operations and procedures
  • Working knowledge of catering sales systems such as Daylight or Delphi computer program
  • Attending weekly catering operational meeting
  • Collaborate with management to recognize and celebrate hourly associate performance contributions (e.g., department-specific recognition programs)
  • Operational oversight of the full service catering for a corporate conference &/or training center
present
Boston, MA
Sales & Catering Manager
Boston, MA
Botsford Group
present
Boston, MA
Sales & Catering Manager
present
  • Work with Director of Sales to maximize all rate, date and space commitments, ensuring highest yield for total hotel
  • Adequately plans for and executes contingencies in the event revenue goals fall behind plan
  • Created detailed events for groups (Banquet Event Order)
  • Communicates and collaborates with other departments to provide quality services for all groups
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the manager
  • Communicate effectively and present information to management, employees, vendors, and the general public
  • Work event based hours as necessary
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
Adelphi University
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
Skills Skills
  • Strong knowledge of industry trends, food knowledge, sales and leadership skills
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies
  • Have basic computer skills and develop knowledge of property management software
  • Demonstrates the desire and ability to provide high quality service to both internal and external customers
  • High level of creativity with attention to detail, paired with strong business acumin
  • Extremely strong catering experience (including solid financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering)
  • Excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members
  • Able to work eight hour shifts on concrete floors and lift 40 pounds up to 36 inch high tables
  • Strong catering experience including solid financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering
  • Be detail oriented, organized and able to work in a multitasking environment under pressure
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintain HACCP program requirements
  • Prepare hot and cold foods per customer orders as required
  • Season and prepare food according to recipes and experience
  • Use ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food according to Facebook Culinary Team standards
  • Substitute for or assist other cafe employees during emergencies or rush periods
  • Wash, peel, cut, and produce, meats and vegetables to utilize for food production
  • Present food attractively on platters
  • Deliver completed catered orders in a timely manner
  • Must follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidents
  • Commitment to the service values and ethics of the Facebook Culinary Team
  • Must comply with all ServSafe and HACCP programs and principles
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for food preparation
  • Must have knowledge of standard catering presentation techniques
  • Job requires skills to organize scheduled work to insure on time deliveries
  • Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
  • Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Position is responsible for collaborating with Purchasing and Operations Manager and Director on all aspects of operations and menu preparation for corporate catering, Capital Blue catering and third party catering
  • Responsible for increasing third party catering sales to meet or exceed budgeted goals
  • Manage catering website, social media interactions including seasonal menu planning and rotation and posts
  • Supervise catering assistants and temps on location
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and report to Purchasing and Operations Manager for repairs
  • Manage waste and inventory procedures in conjunction with the Production Kitchen
  • Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations Manager and Assistant Director to ensure accuracy of pricing and portion controls
  • Liaise with Cafe Manager to provide appropriate information and planning resources regarding any events located in the SM building or Capital Blue
  • Hold appropriate staff training and orientation meetings to communicate menu and service needs/information to all catering assistants and temps
  • Liaise with Assistant Director on temp staffing, costing and inventory management for applicable areas of responsibility
  • Works as supervisor and a team member with other café/kitchen/operations/catering staff while also providing high quality customer service to all clients
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred; high school diploma with 6-10 years preferred - combined experience in food service in corporate dining, restaurant and/or catering industry
  • Minimum of three years in a supervisory role
  • Driver’s license required, with the ability to travel between Emmaus and other Lehigh Valley locations as needed. Occasional travel to New York office or other offsite catering locations may be required
  • Knowledge of and commitment to Healthy Eating and lifestyle
  • Must be extremely detail oriented and organized
  • Strong customer service orientation and skills
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments; delegate work when appropriate
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Ability to direct performance of assigned staff and follow up with corrections when necessary
  • Ability to be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems, exercising good judgment
  • Ability to exert physical effort in transporting and placement of tables, chairs, and other event equipment
  • Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with other departments
  • Must possess mature, professional demeanor to interact with vendors, staff and guests
  • Is onsite for events to greet clients and ensure expectations are met (this position requires working nights and weekends)
  • Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of Social Media/Networks
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum Associate Degree required
  • Six years’ experience in both catering and Kitchen operations
  • Must be well organized and capable of supporting the food preparation and planning efforts of a major foodservice operation
  • Strong writing and oral communications skills
  • Computer skills including word processing, excel spread sheet and a general knowledge with computers
  • Experience in hospitality and service industry
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Chef / Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Drive customer satisfaction and maintain client relationship through rounding
  • Supervise, staff, train, conduct applicable rounding, and manage the performance of the catering staff regarding catering operations, including cash handling, merchandising, food presentation, quality, and cost control
  • Position prefers a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree plus a minimum 2-3 years catering experience including the menu development, planning and coordination, staffing, ordering special food and supplies, execution and monitoring of the events
  • A Chef with strong organizational skills and catering coordination experience would be an ideal candidate
  • Position requires the ability to work with confidential employee, client and Aramark information
  • Excellent customer service and time management skills required
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Sales & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Solicit, negotiate and confirm new and repeat business through various efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, referrals, tradeshows, sales missions, internet prospecting, etc). Prompt and competent follow-up on leads/referrals
  • Develops and continually enhance relationships with key accounts, business and travel industry accounts, community organizations and professional associations to maintain high visibility and increase market share. Responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering superior service throughout each customer experience. Able to successfully close profitable business and achieve revenue targets
  • Conducts property site inspections with potential customers. This involves walking client throughout property and grounds while performing an oral presentation of facilities and amenities. Be aware of hotel features and benefits, operations and competitive strengths and weaknesses to assist customers in buying decisions
  • Drives rate negotiations, contract negotiations, deposit collection, preparation of event orders, event diagrams and event supervision
  • Directs the implementation and follow through of all sales standards and initiatives according to Aramark guidelines and standards of operation
  • Ensures the assignment of all groups and functions, as well as, the accurate and timely communication of event needs to operations team
  • Performs and oversees day to day event execution including set up, service and break down
  • Provides detailed communication and timely follow-through with both the client and the in-house staff to ensure exact client requirements are met and satisfied
  • Increases account revenue and/ or operating profit contribution by promoting ancillary spend and creating other opportunities for growth. Up sells and makes creative suggestions to clients
  • Adequately plans for and executes contingencies in the event revenue goals fall behind plan
  • Maintains accuracy of and awareness of the competitive analysis and market conditions internal and external to the location
  • Demonstrates a proactive and enthusiastic attitude in striving for and meeting business goals and objectives
  • Responsive to customer needs and requests, continually evaluating the quality of the products and services provided to the customer
  • Responsible for full use of Delphi FDC sales and catering system for all sales activities
  • Participates in special projects as needed
  • Communicates and collaborates with other departments to provide quality services for all groups
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead people and get results without direct authority
  • Work event based hours as necessary
  • Some travel required between local sites
  • 2-4 years previous experience in Hotel Sales and Marketing or related field
  • Experience with event execution and client relationship management
  • Extensive knowledge of Delphi, Sales systems and Springer-Miller System recommended
  • Must posses strong interpersonal skills, ability to maintain composure, and the ability to make quick decisions
  • Must work well independently and within a team
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards
  • Utilize customer feedback to respond to customer needs and to improve catering services
  • Supervise catering operations including booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing, coordinating staff, and equipment rental
  • Position requires a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree plus a minimum 2-3 years catering experience including the menu development, planning and coordination, staffing, ordering special food and supplies, execution and monitoring of the events
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, direct and control catering services within this sports & entertainment facility to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives and customer needs
  • Premium services at the stadium includes press box, restaurants, tailgates, client and private events
  • Responsible for developing a catering team to oversee daily catering
  • Responsible for hiring, scheduling, training and overseeing the catering staff
  • Manage the COS and labor on a daily basis according to plan
  • Create and implement procedures to continuously improve operation
  • Work with sales manager and culinary team to ensure food setups are accurate
  • Others tasks as determined by business demands
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Sales & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must be responsive to customer needs and requests, continually evaluating the quality of the products and services provided to the customer
  • Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of contracts
  • Prepares proposals, sales contracts and resumes
  • Administers event follow up to include the distribution of thank you letter and rebooking
  • Participate in site tours, site selections, sales meetings, outside sales functions, community involvement groups, and various functions hosted by the CVB, Chamber of Commerce and others
  • Directs the implementation and follow through of all sales standards and initiatives according to Aramark guidelines and Standards of Operation
  • Ensures timely communication of event needs to conference planners and operations team
  • Identifies and recommends new sales and revenue opportunities
  • Recognizes the need for and demonstrates good communication and listening skills with clients, customers, and employees
  • Responsible for full use of sales and catering system
  • Regularly visit and shop the competition to stay abreast of their rate strategies, clientele and any changes in facilities, services and market position
  • Responsible for implementation and effectiveness of programs at the component that adheres to Corporate and Division standards
  • Employee is responsible for knowing the environmental aspects and associated impacts of their job position
  • Communicate effectively and present information to management, employees, vendors, and the general public
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead people and get results even without direct authority
  • Assess and select top talent at the hourly and non-exempt salary level by interviewing new candidates for hire
  • Actively participate in the progressive discipline process, which includes recognition, GROW coaching conversations, providing meaningful feedback, writing and delivering performance reviews delivering counseling and corrective actions
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with computer applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Maestro, Opera, Springer Miller System or other property management systems. Other experience with sales based CRM applications
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage overall operation of unit with the support of the Catering Operations Director
  • Assist in unit forecasting and accounting
  • Coordinate and supervise unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality, and cost control as well as labor scheduling, staffing, and employee training
  • Participate and conduct in management team meetings
  • Interface with vendors and key service users within client organization
  • Coordinate tasks and work with other departments to ensure that the department runs efficiently
  • Work with Catering Supervisors to ensure that newly hired hourly associates receive orientation training
  • Participate in the counsel of hourly associates on work related concerns and issues to ensure satisfaction and productivity enlisting the support of management as needed
  • Listen to hourly associates’ suggestions for improving how work is done and guests are served. Gain support as needed to act upon suggestions
  • Work with upper management to ensure that hourly associates have the necessary resources to effectively perform their jobs (e.g., supplies, equipment, and inventory)
  • Ensure that hourly associates are trained on technical and service aspects of the job (e.g., food or room preparation, customer service)
  • Work with Catering supervisor staff to ensure that hourly associates clearly understand their job roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
  • Address guest concerns, requests, or issues either individually or by enlisting the help of others (i.e., management and hourly associates)
  • Give constructive feedback to hourly associates to help them do their jobs better
  • Act as a “bridge” between management and hourly associates to facilitate department operation (e.g., keep managers appraised of hourly associate activities, issues, challenges, etc.)
  • Collaborate with management to develop and carry-out ideas and procedures to continuously improve department performance
  • Collaborate with management to recognize and celebrate hourly associate performance contributions (e.g., department-specific recognition programs)
  • Manage basic human resource issues/concerns of hourly associates enlisting the support of management as needed
  • Conduct day-to-day shift or oversee department operation (e.g., conduct shift briefings, ensure shift coverage)
  • Serve as an individual contributor and department role model by performing technical or functional job duties (e.g., check-in/out, food preparation, room preparation)
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • As a Catering Manager you will plan, direct and control the operation of catering events
  • This individual will responsible for on-premise, high-end event execution
  • You must be able to work a flexible schedule and oversees all aspects of a banquet or an event, including set-up, menu selection, food preparation, service, breakdown and cleanup
  • Banquet managers are in charge of hiring, training, coaching, disciplining, reviewing banquet staff and the development and growth of the team
  • 3-5 years of catering management experience
  • Relocation is offered if needed
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Engage all clients and guests in a professional manner. Facilitate external customer relations; and represent Aramark and the client at any and all meetings and events
  • Maintain linen and banquet equipment inventories to include china/silver/glass
  • Order liquor, wines (if applicable) and linens for events and dining room. Conduct monthly inventory of such
  • Heavy organizational skills, people skills and salesmanship, training and accountability, extreme attention to detail, financial processes, contract administration, high energy, able to successfully execute banquet service for all types of dining – Causal to Fine Dining
  • Able to train and delegate to banquet staff for proper execution of events. Ordering knowledge of goods, small wares and linens
  • Minimum of five (5) years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting preferred
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum of five years operational experience in hotel/banquet, independent catering or institute setting required
  • Current ServSafe certification required and TIPS/TABS certification optional but not required
  • Knowledge and experience of catering and scheduling software helpful
  • Commuter skills a must
  • Experienced in scheduling payroll software a plus. Will be managing in a union environment
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Retail & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develops and implements retail services plan to improve service, quality and profitability of service areas
  • Position prefers a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree plus a minimum 2-3 years food retail/merchandising experience and high end catering experience to include meeting with clients and setting up and executing the events
  • Cash handling experience is required
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Assistant Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Financial Performance: Support delivery of food and labor targets through accurate reporting of operational budgets and collection of account receivables
  • Productivity: Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events, in conjunction with culinary team. Maintain the POS system and ensure staff is trained to operate it efficiently. Plan and forecast using operations systems and software. Plan, procure and execute themed events. Comply with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
  • Plan, direct and control premium services within the facility to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives and customer needs (premium services include: premium concessions, private club boxes, VIP events, and suites services)
  • P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Six years experience in premium catering operation, prefer familiarity with restaurant operations and fine dining
  • Organized and capable of managing diverse functions and team skillsets
  • Familiar with corporate culture
  • Experienced Microsoft Office user with ability to quickly learn proprietary event coordination software
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Banquet & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Decision making skills
  • Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer services
  • Strong leadership and motivating skills including the ability to build strong relationships with customers and staff
  • The ability to think quickly, work in stressful circumstances and stay calm in a crisis
  • Knowledge of food, food hygiene (including HACCP) and food preparation
  • Must be professional
  • Must be dependable
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Events & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage booking space and participate and oversea events
  • Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development
  • Initiate verbal and written communication with customers outlining details and specifics of the event including, but not limited to, payment structure, room block management, food and beverage, public room rental, incremental and affiliate revenue streams, and master billing process
  • Participate in all catering training programs; help to develop and implement training programs for hourly, part-time, and intern/extern employees
  • Directly supervise catering operations including such duties as coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity
  • Bachelor’s Degree required. High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Three years of restaurant management experience
  • Three years of progressive catering management experience
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Initiate contact with person or persons in charge of Exhibits on the Tradeshow floor and creates a banquet style food and beverage experience equal to our current standards
  • Initiate sales calls directly to the exhibitors to solicit food and beverage throughout the show
  • Maintain and develop relationships with current client base through scheduled telephone calls, sales calls and follow up correspondence
  • Meet and/or exceed revenue goals on an annual basis
  • Manage assigned operational functions within the department consistent with the strategic plan and vision for the department, the division, and Mandalay Bay
  • Develop proposals and contracts, and recognize opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events
  • Work directly with clients on menu planning, room set up, décor, cost and billing details and any other requirements pertinent to their program
  • Partner closely with all operational team members to ensure smooth flow of information, relationships and execution
  • Coordinate menus, staffing and implementation of all group food and beverage events. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation and distribution of specifications sheets (BEO’s) on each function and catering schedule
  • Review and approves all Exhibitor banquet checks. Maintains complete and in-depth files on all future and past Tradeshows as directed by departmental standards
  • Assist Director of Catering in the development and periodic changes and updates of Tradeshow Catering Menus
  • Track sales figures for each Tradeshow and create annual report of sales and work on future year budgeting
  • Keep annual updated record of competitive set prices and service offerings within Las Vegas and other competitive markets
  • Practice and observes safety rules and regulations and encourages others to do the same
  • Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings and the Convention Center Zone Manager program
  • Manage the delivery and measurement of guest service within assigned department(s) consistent with the company’s core service standards and brand attributes
  • Provide input into the research, development, evaluation and implementation of new products, services, technology, and processes to ensure Mandalay Bay’s competitive position and in anticipation of changing guest needs within the dynamic hospitality and gaming environment
  • Attend classes to expand product knowledge and sales efficiencies
  • Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction; quality hiring, training, and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment; adherence to the company’s status quo third party representation philosophy; compliance with company policies, legal requirements and collective bargaining agreements
  • Promote a proactive work environment that creates an atmosphere of teamwork and quality service
  • Complete all duties in accordance with the Mandalay Bay standards and procedures
  • Perform all other relevant duties as assigned by upper management
  • At least 3 years recent work experience in a large convention group catering
  • Previous experience conducting cold calls and the proactive sales approach, and a history of achieving and/or exceeding sales goals
  • Ability to customize and develop menus for clients
  • Ability to work efficiently while multi-tasking
  • Ability to maintain strong sales skills, leadership abilities, sound judgment and knowledge of banquet operations
  • Working knowledge of Catering Contracts and the ability to understand the legalities thereof
  • Working knowledge of F&B operations and procedures
  • A Dynamic personality who needs to be self-motivated, and has a history of developing new systems and approaches to increase customer service and revenue generation
  • Excellent customer services skills
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
  • Comply at all times with Wyndham standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
  • Re-solicit past local accounts, generate new business
  • Understand the Catering incentive program
  • Manage booking pace
  • Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health and sanitation regulations
  • Prepare and submit required in a timely manner
  • Comply with weekly and monthly forecasting procedures
  • Assist in planning and executing holiday brunches and other special events
  • Use feedback from Meeting Planner Evaluations to improve service quality
  • Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. While attending trade shows, must be able to stand for up to 8 hours per day. This includes traveling to and from meetings and may include air travel. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task
  • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Some portions of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as repetitive tasks, hands exertion, vibration, cold temperatures, poor body mechanics, restrictive work stations or awkward postures
  • Some portions of the assignments require travel to other hotels, trade shows and client events via car, plane, rail, subway or other mode
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Assistant Convention Services & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Inspect meeting rooms prior to the start of the event to ensure that they have been set accurately and that all food and beverage that has been ordered is out on time
  • Ensuring all details provided by the Convention Services and Catering Managers on the banquet event orders are followed through on
  • Assisting the Catering Department by following up on leads and generating new business
  • Assist the Convention Services and Catering Managers with the creation of banquet event orders and floor plans
  • Conduct and/or attend daily meeting to review banquet event orders and ensure last minute changes are communicated with the appropriate departments
  • Follow departmental policies and procedures
  • Other duties and projects as assigned
  • Experience with Opera is an asset
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • General knowledge of conference technology and audio visual needs
  • Keep updated on current sales trends within the market and the competitive set
  • Work with F&B Director and Banquet Manager to establish policy standards, procedures, operational guidelines & service manual
  • Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:30pm, some weekends and evenings
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develops and manages catering sales revenue and operation budgets, and provides forecasting reports
  • Organize sales calls with venues, DMC´s and agencies
  • Offer the clients different providers in order to maximize revenue
  • Follow up that the deposit payments are made on time
  • Follow up that the numbers of guests confirmed by final clients meet the minimum
  • Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill
  • Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions
  • Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence)
  • Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of how and when to impose deadlines and delegate tasks
  • Manages the catering sales efforts for the property including local and offsite catering business
  • Work with the culinary team in order to develops menus which drive sales
  • Be creative in order to exceed guest expectations
  • Suggest different type of decorations and set up to clients in order to increase revenue
  • Finalizes and upsells catering arrangements
  • Solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements if necessary
  • Leads pre-event and post-event meetings for assigned groups
  • Identifies operational challenges associated with his/her event and works with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions
  • Conducts pre- and post-event meetings as required to review/communicate event needs and feedback
  • Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures
  • Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members
  • Creates BEOs according to the client’s requests and company standards and group resume
  • Working as a contact between providers and property
  • Organize and coordinate different tasting
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Solicitation, event planning and coordination of arrangements in the corporate and social (wedding, gala, mitzvah) catering market to ensure that client's expectations are exceeded
  • Create one in a lifetime weddings for the Hotel’s high profile wedding clients and event planners
  • Exceed annual booking goals through solicitation, creative prospecting and networking
  • Create engaging service and communication between clients/guests and hotel department as well as high profile event and party planners and vendors that have a positive impact on revenue and customer service ratings
  • Establishes and maintains an excellent working relationship with all hotel departments in particular Culinary, Banquet, Audio Visual and Conference Services to maximize catering business development, function space, revenue and increase exposure to key accounts
  • Networks within the social and corporate community to establish relationships with clients, event planners and industry colleagues. Presents his or herself as an individual that possesses strong social and etiquette skills, grooming and presentations skills that are representative of a luxury hotel in this competitive marketplace
  • Minimum 3 years catering and event experience in a hotel or off premise catering/event company
  • Strong culinary and beverage knowledge, event design and interest
  • Familiarity with social media channels that support social and corporate markets
  • Operational Food & Beverage experience in a Hotel environment mandatory
  • Proven ability to plan and organize events effectively, with an acute sense of detail & creativity and repeat potential
  • Assertive, professional and positive with a proven ability to develop and lead in a team environment
  • Understanding of computers and applications with a strong working knowledge of Windows Delphi, MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Lanmark
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment
  • High School Diploma, College Diploma preferred
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage high volume catered food and beverage including catering and concessions
  • Premium services include the catering execution of events and retail food operations
  • Responsible for developing front line staff to oversee these operations
  • Responsible for hiring, scheduling and training front line staff in service techniques, policies and procedures
  • Assist the Director of Operations in overseeing event operations and will contribute to the overall aesthetic appearance and environment of catered events
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required
  • A minimum of 2 years food service management experience is required
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • At least 2 years of previous Catering/Banquets experience in a similar environment
  • At least 2 years of previous experience in a Food and Beverage supervisory role
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Working knowledge of legal contract language
  • Working knowledge of food and beverage, caterings sales or conference service management experience, guest relations and etiquette
  • Working knowledge of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process
  • Working knowledge of Newmarket, Daylight or Delphi
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Distribute, to the necessary departments, detailed information relative to catering activities
  • Extensive knowledge of Food & Beverage etiquette, guest relations, and service standards
  • Four (4) year degree or equivalent of education and experience
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Franchised Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Solicit and respond to leads, by telephone or direct conversations with customers for moderately complex meetings and/or meeting space and/or on-site (hotel) catering based upon leads and account files assigned by the Director of Sales. Courteously answer incoming phone calls from persons inquiring about the rental of meeting space and/or the purchase of on-site (hotel) catering. Qualify customer, either inquiry related or driven by solicitation, for strategic buying needs and uncover personal buying needs
  • Manages customer relationship through drafting proposals and contracts, responding to customer inquiries, as well as organizing arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events i.e., set-up and execution of social and corporate meetings, meals and special events. Provides direction and supervision of meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other departments and team members responsible for event execution
  • Represents the hotel and conducts conferences with individual customers by telephone or in-person to solicit and close group and local catering business. Meets with and entertains customers, conducts property tours and promotes facilities and services within parameters
  • Prepare proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective customers primarily of the hotel guest rooms, but also meeting space and/or banquet date, space and rate availability
  • Compute and quote prices for the same
  • Attend weekly sales meeting and weekly tentative review
  • Assist supportive staff with answering of telephones, photocopying, using the fax machines and maintaining sales files
  • Attends training programs, which may include travel
  • Directly assists customers as necessary
  • Ensures that contracts, menus, letters and reports are completed according to Pyramid’s standards and policies
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required
  • Knowledge of the hotel sales process to include solicitation; negotiation and closing techniques
  • Basic hotel product and industry knowledge, i.e., staffing, operations, safety, security, union rules, structural terminology, fire, police, and health codes, hotel policies
  • Basic knowledge of the hotel structure/layout and how all departments interact
  • Knowledge of various types of set up styles used in the meeting rooms
  • Basic knowledge of audio visual equipment, telecom equipment, lighting and room temperature control
  • Basic knowledge in food and beverage menu development
  • Quantative processing of data via office machine equipment, mathematical computations and analytical skills necessary to accurately determine and communicate financial, forecasting and space utilization calculations
  • Proficiency in the use and operation of computer systems with the ability to navigate efficiently through Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Delphi, Market Vision, OnQ and Internet
  • Ability to read the English language to fully comprehend guest requests, memos, proposals, general correspondence and similar written materials
  • Advanced English language writing skills for formulation of proposals, memos and with guests and team members
  • Possess a good conceptual understanding of electronic devices and the ability to operate such items as copy machines, slide projectors, microphones, computers, portable radios, pagers, etc
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Adapt to fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work long and irregular hours based on business demands
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Site Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with all internal clients, assessing needs and expectations
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors (Caterers, Staffing, Rentals, Etc.)
  • Works closely with Event Planners on the Event Services team to assist in the planning and execution of high level events from a food and beverage (F&B) perspective
  • Oversee daily operations and executing the F&B portion of Sun Life events with excellence
  • Manage and schedule daily on site staff
  • Personally oversee all VIP client and executive level events
  • Identify and implement continuous improvements to deliver best possible guest experience
  • Accurate tracking, reporting and invoicing
  • Post-secondary education
  • College diploma in the Hospitality Industry, Catering Management, Culinary Management, Public Relations are all a great asset
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in high end catering management with exposure to corporate environments
  • Food Handlers and Smart Serve certificates
  • Event Services experience an asset
  • LI-AJ2
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Suite Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage high volume catered food and beverage including suites, catering and concessions
  • Plan, direct and control premium services year-round to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives and customer needs
  • Premium services include the onsite Club Restaurant, Suites and VIP events
  • Responsible for developing a management team to oversee these operations
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • To comply with the Hotel Code of Conduct at all times
  • Take responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all meetings, from initial booking where possible through to post-conference evaluation and account settlement
  • Liaise with Sales Department at point of initial negotiations with client to assist Sales Department in providing profitable and efficient proposals that are in line with hotel guidelines
  • Administration of all MICE and catering business with close liaison with client, rooms, sales, reservations departments
  • Compile and issue to all operating departments the BEOs and Group summaries for all events at least 5 working days prior the event
  • Communicate all information through regular follow up with client to review banquet room allocations and expected guest numbers and communicate to all concerned departments
  • Arrange group check-ins in liaison with Front Office Manager
  • Conduct pre – and post event briefings and communicate any comments relevant to the specific “event(s)” to all Departments concerned to improve addressed shortfalls, if any, within the operation
  • Review all daily Food & Beverage and Conference charges posted to relevant accounts during each convention, meeting or incentive, to ensure that all charges are in line the BEO
  • Consult with the Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef to prepare menus which will attract business and yield a satisfactory profit (custom made menus)
  • Attend weekly BEO meeting including: Event Sales and Services Executives, Banquet Manager, Banquet Chefs, and Chief Steward, to finalize all details of upcoming functions
  • Be aware of cyclical events and be pro-active in planning
  • Ensure accurate response to proposals within 24 hours and deliver a high level of guest service standard at all times in the Catering & Events Sales department
  • Ensure that leads are followed up in a timely and professional manner (48 hours after sending the enquiry)
  • Ensure an effective handover of client’s conference requirements and contract details from Sales Managers and Catering & Events team to the Operations Team
  • Maintain a high level of service by constantly training and coaching all direct reports and staff
  • To maintain all resort records, forms and policies as prescribed by management
  • To maintain and improve administrative standards of the Department
  • Properly maintain the function sheet folder and monitor all additions, deletions and changes of status
  • Monitor and update menu maintenance
  • Remain flexible in any changes presented by a client in respected to their planned or unplanned activities / functions
  • Meet conference organizers daily before and after the event to confirm details
  • React with urgency to any requests of the client to ensure maximum satisfaction during their conference
  • Attend to details and follow-up on any requirements of the client in regards to engineering, outside contracts, entertainers, florist, audio visual, freight arrangements (incoming and outgoing), storage facilities, restaurant bookings, additional staffing and any internal or external communication between parties that is necessary
  • To ensure guest satisfaction and handle guest complaints
  • To establish outstanding guest relations
  • Report for duty punctually wearing correct uniform and name badge at all times
  • Provide courteous, professional service to external and internal clients at all times
  • Maintain good working relationships with own colleagues and all departments
  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s policy relating to Fire and Emergency, Hygiene, Health and Safety
  • Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
  • To respond to changes in the department as dictated by industry, company or Resort
  • Perform any other reasonable duties as designated by your supervisor
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting _____ pounds, endure various
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Assistant Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supervise catering operations including such duties as coordinating staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity
  • Both participate in and facilitate catering training as needed
  • Current ServSafeand TIPS/TABS certification required
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conduct property tours and entertain planners of meetings, social events, and weddings
  • Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff and clients, including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Briefing, Morning CS Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Sales Meeting, Pre-Convention Meetings, Bi-Monthly Board of Operations, Menu Tastings, and Planning Visits
  • Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues
  • Respond according to the crisis management plan to any resort emergency or safety situation
  • Comply with Four Seasons standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee
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Catering Manager, Homestead Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and staff of up to 200
  • Must be highly skilled at performing financial analysis, event planning, and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge and execution of contract policies and procedures
  • Position will require staffing and training hourly employees including complete hiring process
  • Ensure proper planning and execution for events
  • Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, support staff, and clients
  • Addresses and/or elevates (when appropriate) client dissatisfaction issues
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ management experience in a high-volume concessions environment, large resort property, or high-volume convention center and strong working knowledge of food production operations
  • Have excellent skills in verbal and written communication
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Catering Manager, Kansas Speedway Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; must exemplify professional etiquette
  • Excellent one-to-one customer interaction skills; ability to establish and maintain accounts
  • High performance standards with extreme positive enthusiasm?
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Caterease
  • Responsible for the recruitment and training of local non-profit organizations to assist with operation
  • Align the company and customer goals and strategy to develop consumer programs that maximize volume
  • Establish consistent programs that develop a customer centric business relationship resulting in mutually beneficial activity and growth
  • Demonstrates a complete understanding of menu items and explains same to customers accurately
  • Must have Bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrate excellent leadership, time management, and customer service skills
  • Motivate employees and lead large groups with diverse backgrounds
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5 years of exp in a Catering Manager role
  • Experience managing Executive Members and multiple Executive Catering events from start to finish
  • Experience training and leading catering staff on high level customer service
  • Exceptional communication skills, professional and customer services oriented. This position will work closely with the client and Sodexo General Manager
  • Knowledgeable of MS Office programs/Familiar with Sodexo programs is a plus
  • Customer-driven and strong track record of in organizational development, time management and detail oriented
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identify internal/external customer needs and expectations
  • Ensure that Sodexo and customer goals are aligned and met
  • Promote a customer/client centered culture that strives to exceed customer and client needs; and
  • Maintain and improve service level resulting in increased customer satisfaction
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness and quick responsiveness to client and customer requests
  • Solid organizational skills
  • The ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrated knowledge of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management
  • Excellent event planning skills, and is visionary in regards to buffet presentations and creativity
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and is expert in client/customer, guest, and employee relations
  • Excellent time management skills, adapts well to dynamic change, and is driven to get the job done with excellence in a timely manner
  • High level of integrity and considers the best interest of our employees, clients/customers, and our operation
  • Experience in high volume activity, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3+ years of catering management experience (full event life-cycle), preferably within a high-volume campus dining setting or hotel setting
  • Proven ability to build/mentor a solid catering team that shares your level of commitment and passion for exceptional catering
  • Proven experience in labor management and control systems
  • Client satisfaction skills; professional demeanor; excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinate multiple events and utilize a systems-based approach to meet each event’s timelines/specifications and quality of product
  • Ability to drive continuous system improvements within a catering program
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Client satisfaction skills; professional demeanor; excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinate multiple events and utilize a systems-based approach to meet each event’s timelines/specifications and quality of product
  • Experience in driving catering sales through suggestive selling and contract negotiation
  • Experience with catering event software such as CaterTrax, CaterEase or EMS
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Have strong catering / event planning background - Have demonstrated ability to handle numerous events occurring at the same time, has a proven track record of increasing catering sales through creative marketing and outreach,
  • Be responsible for the organization and execution of all catering events and have demonstrated knowledge in casual and fine dining, and banquet management as well as strong writing, costing, menu development and pricing skills
  • Create elegant and sophisticated Presidential level culinary experiences, working with the President of the College, trustees and key Development department directors to exceed culinary and service expectations while enhancing client program objectives
  • Be well versed in high volume and high profile catering, banquet management -restaurant industry, experience in casual and fine dining
  • Extremely strong customer service focus – ability to handle all last minute requests – “No” is not an option…
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong catering experience including solid financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering - as well as event management and sales
  • High volume catering / banquet experience from hotel or Banquet/Conference Center background
  • High profile and High End catering – attention to detail and providing exceptional catering service - developing creative options to fit our client's needs
  • Ability to build and mentor a solid catering team who share same level commitment and passion to catering: quality presentation, customer service, professionalism
  • Ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinate multiple events at a time and utilize a systems-based approach to meet each event’s time-lines/specifications and quality of product
  • A demonstrated knowledge in casual and fine dining, and banquet management
  • A strong writing, costing, menu development and pricing skills
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages the day-to-day operation of the Catering department. Responsible for seeking new business, ensuring return business, and overseeing planning and execution of catering events. Ensures customer satisfaction while maximizing facility revenue
  • Develops a marketing plan designed to increase revenue growth in both the corporate and social markets
  • Ensures proper management of all catered events, including, but not limited to: basic set-up, table placement, buffet design
  • Associates Degree and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and POS systems
  • Prior Supervisory and Management Experience
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Creative, has excellent event execution/planning skills, and is visionary in regards to buffet presentations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and excels in client/customer, guest, and employee relations
  • Anticipates problems that may affect customer experience and financial requirements and moves quickly to correct them with little or no impact to customer relations or the operation
  • Relocation Assistance IS available with this position! **
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Has a proven record of extraordinary results in high profile catering events as well as experience in Conference Center management, high profile and high volume catering management
  • Has strong organizational and trouble shooting skills while working within a complex and diverse university and clients
  • Demonstrates high energy, is highly creative and imaginative with a discriminatory eye for detail, is able to mentor and train staff for ongoing higher level of service
  • Has previous successful experience organizing and executing all catering events and ability to train and motivate catering staff
  • Has demonstrated knowledge in casual, fine dining, and banquet management in a very high volume environment – Campus, Corporate, Banquet, etc
  • Has strong writing, costing, menu development and pricing skills
  • Ability to be professional under pressure and tight time line is an absolute must
  • Additional skills include experience handling a variety of initiatives to achieve sales goals and guest satisfaction, staff training, labor management and control systems
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • High volume catering / banquet experience from Campus or Banquet/Conference Center background
  • Ability to build andmentor a solid catering team who share same level commitment and passion to catering: quality presentation, customer service, professionalism
  • Ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinatemultiple events at a time and utilize a systems-based approach to meet each event’s time-lines/specifications and quality of product
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Sales & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maximize revenue by selling meeting space and food and beverage revenues with all facets of the hotel within assigned market segments, using effective written and oral communication
  • Sell local Catering Service including meeting and banquet facilities. Maintain prime selling time
  • Created detailed events for groups (Banquet Event Order)
  • Work with Director of Sales to maximize all rate, date and space commitments, ensuring highest yield for total hotel
  • Be accountable for all blocks and space commitments, maintaining communications with clients and revising as appropriate
  • Meet hotel administrative standards in: GRC, Diary standards, file and trace system, space release and diary matrix, contract and cancellation standards and deposit policies
  • Process reports – weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
  • 5+ years of Catering and Sales experience
  • 2+ years hotel/hospitality experience
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrated knowledge in high end and high volume catering management in casual/ fine dining, hotel/banquet or campus environment
  • Strong writing, costing, menu development and pricing skills
  • Keen attention to details, food presentation, and solid client/customer focus while working with a very involved client with high expectations for catering
  • Ability to take initiative, step in to assist in daily operations on campus, generate new on-site and off-site catering business
  • Additional skills include experience in food retail, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems, and a culinary background
  • A focus or background insustainability – as they will be supporting the organic, sustainable initiatives of Linfield College
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Hands on Catering Management experience
  • Retail food service management experience
  • Experience driving sales
  • Experience costing and pricing catering menus
  • Excellent customer and client service skills
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Represents the hotel and conducts conferences with individual customers by telephone or in-person to solicit and close group and local catering business. Meets with and entertains customers, conducts property tours and promotes facilities and services and within parameters, has discretion to negotiate contracts with customers and commission agreements with vendors
  • Audits customer checks and department charges and files to ensure accuracy
  • Ensures that contracts, menus, letters and reports are completed according to Hilton standards and policies
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • Experience in a similar role with a proven track record
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong catering experience in high end/high volume catering environment, including solid financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering
  • High volume catering / banquet experience from a Campus or Banquet/Conference Center background
  • Capacity/background/experience to manage all catering services throughout entire campus
  • Catering experience/knowledge to manage the high end and fine dining requirements and follow the state and university budget guidelines
  • Ability to set high standards to represent Sodexo and the university philosophy to include promotion of health/wellness and nutritional dining
  • Ability to communicate work with all levels of staff/management at the campus, as well as all those that work within the various departments and functions
  • Ability to build, train and mentor a solid catering team who share same level commitment and passion to catering: quality presentation, customer service, professionalism. The team must be able to meet the range of service requirements from the Board Rooms and President’s home to the more routine every day style of services as well as student friendly low-budget options
  • Ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinate multiple events and utilize a systems based approach to meet each event’s time-lines/specifications and quality of product
  • There is RELOCATION assistance available for this position. **
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Wedding & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service
  • Plan and oversee all aspects of weddings from the conception of the initial idea to the last detail of the event
  • Solicit Wedding business by participating in trade shows, conventions and promotional events within the hotel and trade related organizations
  • Build professional and personal rapport with all potential wedding couples as well as wedding coordinators and planners throughout the industry
  • Prepare and perform tastings
  • Organize and supervise assigned weddings from date of booking to departure, including venue requirements, guestroom requirements, food & beverage, audio-visual, accounting, etc
  • Maximize food, beverage and auxiliary revenues by selling menus, themes and experiences/activities
  • Conduct and/or attend daily meetings to review event contracts with Banquets, Kitchen and Stewarding
  • Forecast Banquet revenue, covers and average checks based on group assignments
  • Ensure accuracy of Sales & Catering / OPERA as per established standards
  • Act in the capacity of a Conference Services Manager in the absence of CSM or as program loads dictate
  • Follow hotel policies, procedures and service standards
  • Adhere to the hotel’s handling and safety policies
  • Previous experience in a wedding servicing preferred
  • Previous leadership experience in a similar environment required
  • Excellent communication and organizational skillls
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Extensive knowledge of catering and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management
  • Creative vision in regards to high end event design and excellent execution/planning skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and excels in client, guest and employee relations
  • Ability to work independently when necessary, as well as, with Catering Sales Manager and Executive Chef to manage the daily operations of the catering department
  • Exceptional time management skills, adaptable to change in a fast paced environment
  • Experience in high volume catering, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems
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National Private Dining & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for Private Dining and Catering program strategy and development, through an integrated approach of: identifying business opportunity; developing business plans, including marketing; communicating programs out to field with assistance of National Program Coordinator; training and supporting the field in implementation and selling of business
  • Develops training materials and tools to be used by the field sales staff. Develops annual marketing plans to support the program (s). Continually audits the program for the best practices and tools needed
  • Liaison with training department to address education needs for the field. Identifies needs and addresses those through the thoughtful development of tools for field implementation. Could include training tools, marketing collateral, Web and digital assets, menu innovation and development
  • Understands and creatively uses available IT resources to maximize the programs efficiency for clients and internal audiences,
  • Manage relationship Event Management software, including training materials, creation and customization of accounts for new restaurant openings, questions from the field
  • Stay up to date on industry developments in event planning, catering, and private dining
  • Create and implement tools, best practices, and initiatives to support program growth, including internal or external incentives, sales materials, new resources, etc
  • Oversee tests or roll-outs of new initiatives, including sales programs or platforms, new menus or items, as well as special culinary and beverage promotions for Private Dining or Catering
  • Manage manager scorecard process, including setting and managing timelines, identifying needed updates to the assessment, resources for the RVPs, GMs and SMs. Analyze results and share development opportunities with the Presidents and RVPs
  • Regularly update RHGI and RCSH Presidents, in partnership with Regional Vice Presidents to identify program growth and areas of opportunity
  • Develops Catering event P&Ls as needed, and manages the delivery of off-site national catering events. Responsible for managing the review for off-site catering and concession events in partnership with the RVPs and Regional Corporate Chefs and tracking all revenues the program generates on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
  • Manages multi-level communication with training, finance, culinary, beverage, marketing, IT and Regional Vice Presidents to ensure alignment and support, with support of VP of Brand Development
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators for any menu or promotion and evaluate impact to company’s sales, traffic, and profitability goals
  • Lead annual Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager meetings, including content development, agenda, deliverables, key measurements, and follow up items as necessary
  • In collaboration with VP of Franchise Operations and Franchise Coordinator, act as liaison and point person for the department for inclusion of teams in corporate programming, including core menus, incentives, special promotions, sales meetings, etc
  • 5-7 years prior food and beverage/catering sales experience and/or meeting sales experience required, preferably in a restaurant or hospitality setting
  • Experience in program/project management including ideation, organizing teams, developing tactics, implementation and measurement to meet business goals
  • Above average computer skills, including a familiarity with Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Excel and Outlook, Social Media Networking and Event Software
  • 4 year degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality Management or equivalent degree and/or experience
  • Note: travel required
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manager customer relationship through drafting proposals and contracts, responding to customer inquiries, as well as organizing arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events ie: set-up and execution of social and corporate meetings, meals and special events. Provides direction and supervision of meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other departments and team members responsible for event execution
  • Represents the hotel and conducts conferences with individual customers by telephone or in-person to solicit and close group and local catering business. meets with and entertains customers, conducts property tours and promotes facilities and services and within parameters, has discretion to negotiate contracts with customers and commission agreement with vendors
  • Provides support to Director of Catering in planning and on site execution of large events
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • To provide a range of catering services that meet or exceed customer expectations and visit individual patients for special requirements in the absence of the Soft Services Manager
  • To adhere to agreed targets and to control expenditure whilst investigating new income opportunities
  • To ensure all relevant legislation is adhered to and any changes are reflected in changes in practice in accordance with Carillon's Food Safety Manual
  • Organising and planning own work and that of other catering staff helping them to better perform their respective roles and to be able to advance within the service
  • Ensure that all special dietary requests are delivered, when required, in conjunction with the Trusts dieticians
  • Responsible for monthly audits of both catering department and ward kitchens and ensuring appropriate action is taken from any mechanical, pest sightings or building environmental faults
  • To review catering risk assessments and ensure COSHH data is available and up to date
  • Promote and maintain the Carillon Values
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Previous catering/event management or supervisory experience (full event life-cycle), preferably within a high-volume campus dining setting or hotel setting
  • The ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinate multiple events and utilize a systems-based approach to meet each event’s timelines/specifications and quality of product
  • The ability to drive continuous system improvements within a catering program
  • The desire and ability to promote a client-focused culture
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Have qualifications in catering and food safety – preferably Food SafetyLevel 3 or equivalent
  • Be a clear advocate of people engagement and continuous improvement
  • Have strong leadership and influential skills and deliver great communication
  • Demonstrate an ability to explore and be inventive in supporting new ideas, events and activities throughout the year; and,
  • Be flexible in your approach to see the best from your Teams achieved
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and initiating pay increases of employees
  • Flexible schedule with nights and weekends
  • Minimum 2 years of operational experience in hotel/banquet setting
  • 5 year banquet/wait staff
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Have at least three years’ experience in banqueting, catering and/or food service
  • Have knowledge of special events coordination
  • Have excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Be fluent in written and oral English
  • Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance and presentation
  • Work holidays, weekends, and morning or evening shifts
  • Have basic computer skills and develop knowledge of property management software
  • Serves as coordinator for weddings and special events
  • Liaison between various departments needed to implement weddings and special events
  • Collaborate with Conference/Wedding Coordinator during and following event booking process, and assist in booking weddings and special events when necessary
  • Provide guidance to event leaders
  • Manage every detail of events to meet guest expectations
  • Work with Banquet Captain as needed to train banquet staff in proper etiquette, policies, procedures and event venue set up and service
  • Coordinate with Chaplains to schedule the use of Estes Park Center’s indoor and outdoor chapels
  • Have access to and knowledge of AV inventory and coordinate needs with AV Techs
  • Develop and keep updated detailed shopping guide to local vendors; such as cakes, florists, DJs, party rentals, etc., and provide shopping guide to event leaders
  • Develop standardized floor plans to give guest a clear understanding of the facilities’ layout
  • Attend local and regional bridal shows, in order to increase potential guest knowledge of the YMCA of the Rockies
  • Conduct pre- and post-event meetings to ensure quality guest experience
  • Able to work eight hour shifts on concrete floors and lift 40 pounds up to 36 inch high tables
  • Have food handler certification
  • Possess a valid, USA state issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others in a diverse environment
  • Assist in special event room set-up
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Sales & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Previous sales and catering experience
  • Proficient experience with Microsoft Office
  • Flexibility with scheduling including required weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Hands on Corporate Service catering experience
  • Experience with both casual and fine dining catering/banquet management
  • Prior high volume catering service experience
  • Experience training and leading a catering staff
  • Experience with catering set up and execution
  • Experience writing catering menus
  • Experience coordinating and executing multiple events daily
  • Experience with labor controls, managing catering inventory and using catering software
  • Excellent customer and client relations skills
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
  • An ability to transform spaces and create an experience for guests
  • The ability to work with clients on creating events to their exacting detail
  • Culinary acumen is preferred
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Extremely strong catering experience (5–10 years in high end catering environment including solid financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering)
  • High volume catering / banquet experience from Sports & Leisure, Campus or Banquet/Conference Center background
  • Ability to multi-task and delegate to coordinate multiple events at a time and utilize a systems based approach to meet each event’s time-lines/specifications and quality of product
  • Have demonstrated knowledge in casual and fine dining, and banquet management
  • Have strong writing, costing, menu development and pricing skills
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage email requests for meetings
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and clients
  • Communicate with clients in coordination for meetings, using prompt, professional written and verbal responses
  • Reserve meetings and detail meeting set-up in system
  • Multi-task client needs and requests and maintain organization
  • Liaise with the setup and service teams to ensure that the meeting are set properly
  • Work in Preston's as needed in a supervisor compacity to help support the team
  • Review space bookings for accuracy on a daily basis
  • Provide accurate billing code information to accounting to ensure prompt processing
  • Support the Services Team by providing assistance as needed
  • Provide operational departments with information about upcoming groups and events
  • Liaise with different departments to plan last-minute meeting and event requests
  • Liaise with other departments to ensure a pleasant experience for meetings
  • Prepares and processes all HR related paperwork accurately and efficiently
  • Correctly retaining records, files and logs in accordance with established procedures
  • Ensures HR processes & procedures are consistently followed and communicated
  • Prepare catering proposals
  • Implement strategies toward gaining new markets, increasing average checks, up-selling menu items, etc
  • Perform other related duties as requested by management
  • Practice safety standards and report any unsafe conditions t
  • Remain alert, courteous and helpful to guests at all times
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Catering Manager OE Resume Examples & Samples

  • Administer all catering operations to include, but not limited to, guest service, soliciting new accounts, negotiating contracts, merchandising and marketing, planning, event execution, cost control implementation, systems management, budget and forecasting, department management, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation
  • Maintain regular attendance and a flexible schedule to accommodate client's needs before and after events
  • Responds to requests for service and assistance
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrated knowledge of catering operations and catering logistics, casual and fine dining, and banquet management
  • A sharp eye for attention to detail
  • Ability to manage events that exceed client expectations
  • Excellent event planning skills, and is visionary in regards to presentations and creativity
  • Perform in this high energy atmosphere
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • An expert in client/guest relations- this position will have direct client contact
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Casual and fine dining banquet management experience
  • Experience writing, costing and pricing catering menus
  • Experience with labor control systems
  • Innovative, trendy and creative ideas for catering
  • Excellent customer service skills!
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong catering experience in high end/high volume catering environment
  • Full beverage and bar service management experience
  • Delegation skills and ability to multi-task to coordinate multiple events and utilize a systems based approach to meet each event’s time lines/specifications and quality of product
  • Prior experience marketing, promoting a venue to solicit new sales for catering, up-selling
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Solid organizational skills and excellent leadership/team building skills
  • Understanding of menu planning and food cost
  • Proven ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives
  • Passion for excellent guest service and attention to detail
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Wedding Sales & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinate all group site related activity through the direction of the Director of Sales. FAM trip Coordination leader and liaison with Sales/PR managers for seamless execution
  • Maintain professional communication/relationship with other Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts along with WSO network, working toward achieving pre-determined revenue goal
  • If deemed necessary by the Resort promote awareness to markets via travel to respective regions in or outside the country working tradeshows, providing presentations and sales calls
  • Will be in charge of small programs when all CSMs are handlings large programs at the same time. Promote local awareness through maintaining relationships with CVBs and tourism authorities
  • Conduct all sales related interactions with the highest level of professionalism while maintaining specified Four Seasons standards
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Outside Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible to implement all sales activities and maximize business opportunities in your specific area of responsibility
  • Generating new accounts and maintaining accounts through sales calls, sales blitz, telephone calls and entertainment
  • Takes responsibility for understanding the Sales Plan of the Hotel and the required budgetary guidelines, to enable empowered decisions in all rate negotiations
  • Achieve budgeted revenues and department goals and maximize profitability
  • Ensures that selling strategies are adhered to during negotiations and maximize upselling opportunities whenever possible
  • Recognizing & understanding market competition and trends and provides feedback and suggestions gathered from direct sales solicitations, telephone calls, etc
  • Formulate corporate offer letters, contracts and any other required business correspondence
  • Responsible in preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports as required
  • Responsible in re-negotiation of rate agreements within budgetary guidelines of corporate accounts with the approval of the DOSC, and ensures that accurate rates are communicated to concerned departments
  • Trade and networking events as representative of Sofitel The Palm when required
  • Develop and maintain relationship with clients and guests in order to produce business, and promotes the brand image at all times
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Spencer s Steakhouse Fine Dining & Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 60% Responsible for representing the hotel through conducting conferences, making proposals and other external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and close group and local catering business. Daily meets with and entertains customers, conducts property tours, participates in tradeshows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services and close deals. Has discretion and authority to negotiate contracts and commit company with customers and set establish agreements with vendors
  • 15% Manages all aspects of the customer relationship including drafting proposals and contracts,
  • 5% Prepares and presents catering forecasts and reports as required by Director of Catering& Events and Restaurant GM
  • 5% Coordinates with Dir. of Events & Catering and Restaurant GM in formal planning for and execution of significant events at the hotel
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2 - 3 years previous catering sales, sales manager, conference service manager or food & beverage manager experience
  • Strong strategic sales abilities to include qualifying, selling and closing sales skills
  • High level of creativity with attention to detail, paired with strong business acumin
  • Able to solicit new business, create relationships with event planners and corporate contacts
  • Spanish speaking desired
  • We pay a very competitive salary in Miami and offer a robust benefit plan
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong catering / event planning background - Have demonstrated ability to handle numerous events occurring at the same time, has a proven track record of increasing catering sales through creative marketing and outreach,
  • Proven track record in creating elegant and sophisticated Presidential level culinary experiences, working with the President of the College, trustees and key Development department directors to exceed culinary and service expectations while enhancing client program objectives
  • Passion for excellent guest service and attention to detail - ability to handle all last minute requests – “No” is not an option…
  • Passion to increase catering sales – both on campus as well as expand off site opportunities
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Have previous Event Planning / Catering experience in conference centers, hotels, banquet facilities or similar settings
  • Be responsible for the organization and execution of all catering events
  • Have experience in high volume activity, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems
  • This twelve month position entails some weekends, late nights and holidays, based on account needs
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Base Catering Manager, Puckapunyal Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure the menus for routine meals services, private and formal functions are met
  • Review Mess Comments Books and Maintenance Registers
  • Good computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, RSA, SAP
  • Ability to lead and motivate staff under minimal supervision
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Base Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Produce rosters and manage FOH staff
  • Complete monthly stock reconciliation, monitor wastage and control stock levels
  • Train and support staff to ensure strong customer service is delivered
  • Complete the banking, recording keeping and reporting of daily transactions
  • Basic Financial skills highly regarded
  • Previous experience in managing a fast paced business with a large F&B operation
  • Certificate IV in Hospitality Operations, Business, F&B or related discipline
  • Good computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, RSA, SAP)
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Head Chef / Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Possess Cert III in Commercial Cookery
  • Catering or restaurant management experience in a large commercial kitchen
  • Strong food related systems proficiency for efficient performance in budgets, ordering and stock control
  • Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
  • You must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain an ADF Clearance
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Have the ability and willingness to develop, train and lead a staff
  • Experience with inventory and labor control systems
  • Have a passion for food and innovation
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Seasonal Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 1+ years’ experience as a F&B Supervisor
  • A proven leader and committed to staff development
  • Available to work weekends and shift work required
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • At least 3 years of previous Catering/Convention Services experience
  • Previous experience in a selling environment
  • Working knowledge of food and beverage
  • ​Excellent customer service skills
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • To plan, operate and control the production and service of food related duties
  • To take responsibility for the standard of cleanliness and hygiene of premises and equipment in line with the Food Safety Act and Company Policy
  • To order all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers
  • To undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering establishment
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Two or more years in catering or restaurant service preferred
  • Two or more experience iwht trianing part time staff preferred
  • Two or more years with customer service preferred
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Hands on College/University or hotel catering and catering management experience
  • Experience with both casual and fine dining banquet management
  • Experience with labor controls
  • Work schedule must be flexible to meet catering needs. Shifts may range from early morning to late evening
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Assistant Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • The hygienic handling and safe preparation of food products, in accordance with food hygiene legislation and the Company's Food Safety Policy (HACCP) as outlined in the FSMS
  • Production of food to the highest standards
  • Ensuring readiness for service and setting the pace for peak trade in all outlets, matching facings to demand
  • Ensuring all food is presented for service in a timely manner and in correct sequence
  • Ensuring highest standards of personal hygiene practices, as indicated by legislation and Company Food Safety Policy (HACCP) and an understanding of electronic temperature monitoring systems
  • Ensuring observance and compliance of Health & Safety regulations and Best Working Practice
  • Ensuring chefs follow standard recipes to ensure standardisation of final dishes, and also to ensure correct and economical use of resources. All costings to be updated annually or where there is an influx in pricing due to inflation/economic reasons
  • Working in conjunction with the Catering Manager to review, develop and introduce new dishes to the menu cycle on a regular basis
  • Ensuring continuous service improvements to provide a service that is competitive and responsive to customer needs, whilst promoting the Company's catering brand
  • Making initial informed judgements about quality of ingredients and reporting to Catering Manager where discrepancies are evident
  • Overseeing cleanliness of food production and food service areas including staff change, etc (all areas) in line with work schedules, policy and legislation as dictated in the FSMS
  • Overseeing monitoring/compliance of fridge/freezer temperatures as part of daily work routine, and reporting units operating outside the temperatures as indicated in the FSMS
  • Showing understanding of healthy eating principles and applying these to staff and visitor catering service, to ensure the contract keeps the local council Healthy Eating Award
  • Deputising for Catering Manager during times of absence. Duties at such times will be confined to operational issues, such as ensuring food orders are completed, staffing levels maintained and food safety is observed, together with any training and people-related requests/challenges which may occur
  • Ensuring compliance with Company's and Hospital Control of Infection Policy with respect to Food Hygiene, particularly Bare Below the Elbow and also 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene and HACCP
  • Ensuring all stock is secure and no loss of stock, and to action if needed
  • Must be willing to undertake mandatory and refresher training as appropriate to the job, including Food Safety Level 3/4, Food Hygiene, Manual Handling, Health & Safety, COSHH and Fire Safety
  • Strong leadership skills with proven track record and adequate experience in similar role
  • Able to support new members of production and front of house staff in a mentoring role
  • Able to inspire and motivate team to achieve food to specification, and therefore achieve sales and profit
  • Responsible for training and developing chefs and catering team to deliver food to company specification
  • Assisting in setting up Personnel files within timeframes and dealing with personnel queries in real time as they occur, ensuring transparency and action-based approach
  • Assisting in performance and review of all kitchen staff on an ongoing basis
  • Excellent communication and team working skills
  • Able to use own initiative to deal with challenges and opportunities
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Have a college degree, preferably in Hospitality
  • Have at least two years Catering, Banquet or F&B Management experience
  • Have some sales related experience
  • Be detail oriented, organized and able to work in a multitasking environment under pressure
  • Prior knowledge of Delphi a plus
  • Have excellent knowledge of and passion for high-end food and beverage items
  • Be creative and have a good sense of style
  • Be flexible, adaptable and positive in pressured situations
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Excellent customer service skills,
  • Strong management / operations experience
  • Excellent communication and marketing skills
  • Strong knowledge of industry trends, food knowledge, sales and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of catering programs and systems
  • Knowledge of proper cash handling procedures
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include evenings and weekends
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • We are looking for a professional to manage our Delivered catering service and high profile events. Leading your team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of quality service is achieved whilst protecting costs and profit. You will be responsible fo all legislative regulations within your section, including staff training and legal compliance
  • You will work with us to explore opportunities to further grow the business and introduce new products and specialities
  • An ability to react to change in customer demand and ensuring all stakeholders are happy is essential
  • Experience in a similar role is essential
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • We are looking for a professional to manage a small cluster of café style catering operations. Leading your team you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of quality service is achieved whilst protecting costs and thus profit
  • You will be responsible for all legislative regulations within the café style operations including a responsibility for staff training and legal compliance
  • An ability to react to changes in customer demand and ensuring all stakeholders are happy is essential
  • Experience of managing a small cluster of café style opportunities or one large catering operation is essential
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Assistant Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Act as the point of contact for Defence Services in regards to all Hospitality and Catering service requests, and communicate all details to the Food and Beverage Manager and/or Head Chef as required, to ensure an efficient service is provided in line with the SOW (Scope of Works)
  • Support Hospitality and Catering team by consistently delivering a friendly, helpful and professional service to all customers
  • Prepare quotes for survey and quote service requests, collect required approvals, issue invoices and collect payments as required
  • Develop rosters and coordinate staff, ensuring adequate support is provided for all meal services, bar services and functions
  • Review customer comments and feedback on a daily basis, ensuring concerns are investigated and customers receive a professional response in a timely manner
  • Ensure notice boards are presentable and display relevant safety alerts and current information
  • Banking of public monies in line with internal and Client protocols
  • Preparation of end of month reports and statistics as requested by the Food and Beverage Manager
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • College/University/Restaurant catering management or hospitality experience
  • Experience training and leading a catering management staff
  • Experience managing multiple events and multiple daily priorities
  • Experience with event set up and breakdown
  • Flexibility to work varying hours/shifts as catering needs dictate
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • College/University catering and catering management experience
  • Catering/banquet management experience within a hotel or conference center
  • Experience with a variety of catering platforms from casual to fine dining
  • Experience with menu planning and budgets
  • Experience using Catertrax or other catering software system
  • Experience training and leading a catering and student staff
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to think outside the box; drive program excellence
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Banquet / Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supervises, manages and oversees and food service and set-up activities for banquet/catering functions in order to ensure high quality service to customers
  • Monitors quality and portion control
  • Plans, develops and oversees implementation of training programs for banquet and catering staff
  • Assists, instructs and oversees staff in catering and banquet set-ups, meal service, alcohol and non-alcohol beverage service, and proper work methods and procedures
  • Manages banquet/catering room activities with the kitchen to ensure smooth event functioning
  • Assists menu coordinator to develop appropriate menus for events in order to meet client needs
  • Assists in the development of marketing plans in order to attract clientele
  • Markets facilities to perspective customers in order to secure business
  • Provides analysis in order to forecast and make recommendations for departmental strategic planning
  • Assists in developing, implements, and oversees the implementation of special projects
  • Interviews, hires, schedules and evaluates performance of student and regular employees
  • Manages food, beverage, supply, equipment and labor costs
  • Prepares and oversees the preparation of bills for banquet/catered events, meetings, or other events utilizing banquet or meeting space
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong catering experience (2-3 years in a high-end catering environment including solid financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering)
  • High-volume catering / banquet experience within a Campus or Banquet/Conference Center environment
  • High-profile and high-end catering – attention to detail and providing exceptional catering service - developing creative options to fit our client's needs
  • Ability to build and mentor a solid catering team who the share same level commitment and passion to catering: quality presentation, customer service, professionalism
  • Experience with Catertrax or similar catering program
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Solicit new and existing accounts to meet or exceed revenue goals, through telephone, solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication
  • Maintain contact with clients on a regular basis to develop relationship between and hotel staff with utmost in professionalism and accuracy
  • Outline all details of catering events in catering contracts and the form of BEOs and Group Resumes to provide timely information to the hotel departments regarding set up, purchasing, and scheduling needs
  • Effectively qualifies catering business for optimal revenue
  • Provide outstanding customer service to clients while they are in the hotel to ensure total guest satisfaction
  • Maintain accuracy of catering events in Delphi
  • Assist in building strong relations with other hotel departments, staff, and outside vendors
  • Identify and contact potential new clients to introduce them to the range of services and offerings at the hotel
  • Responsible for ensuring all contracts and event paperwork is completed accurate
  • Ensuring excellent guest services that exceeds expectations with respect for quality and careful attention to service and details
  • Prior to and throughout the event inspect set ups for accuracy, cleanliness, organization, and agreement with client and Four Seasons standards
  • Able to work weekends and holidays
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong catering experience in a high-end/high-volume catering environment, including solid financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering
  • High volume catering / banquet experience with a Campus/University, Banquet/Hotel/Conference Center or private catering company
  • Proven catering sales experience in order to grow existing business both on and off-site
  • Varied catering experience/knowledge to manage high-end and fine dining requirements and have the ability to follow customized university/client budgetary guidelines
  • Ability to communicate and work with all levels of staff/management at the campus, as well as all those that work within the various departments and functions
  • Ability to build, train and mentor a solid catering team who share same level commitment and passion for catering: Quality presentation, customer service, professionalism
  • Experience with Catertrax or other catering software program
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Catering Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the weddings and social market. During the off season, may also be responsible for local catering events
  • Respond to inquiries that arrive via fax, telephone, e-mail or walk in clients in a professional and timely manner
  • Assist clients in meeting their expectations both conceptual and monetary while keeping in mind food costs, labour costs and hotel operations
  • Assist clients with the coordination of outside suppliers, including entertainment, audiovisual, décor and floral
  • Responsible for organization and supervision of assigned functions from date of booking to departure
  • To solicit from, and confirm all information pertaining to the event with the clients
  • To organize and distribute all information to operation departments through banquet event orders, resumes and rooming lists
  • Prepare banquet event orders for business booked and follow up with client on day of function and complete follow up after the event
  • Active in developing new business and the promotion of existing wedding business
  • To obtain guarantees of food and beverage for Banquets and the Kitchen. Must advise if any deviation of number, so labour and food can be controlled
  • To communicate with clients to ensure they are aware of and comply with hotel accounting policies
  • To daily yield bedroom and meeting space to their optimum potential through the use of Opera and Property Manager Systems
  • Create floor plans for the best use of space for each event
  • To establish good business and social relationships within the industry and participate in activities related to public relations to further increase sales leads for the department as well as the Hotel
  • Be knowledgeable of and enforce liquor and fire safety laws and regulations
  • Conduct and or attend daily meeting to review event contracts to ensure last minute changes are communicated with Banquets, Kitchen and Stewarding
  • Work closely with Room Sales Team to ensure all contractual terms agreed upon are carried out and to maximize function space for the highest profitability for the Hotel
  • Utilize Opera to track, solicit bookings, produce BEO's and follow up on accounts
  • Help to achieve departmental yearly budgets and goals