Catering Manager
What they do
- Gather customer requirements (like number of guests and event dates).
- Plan food and beverage menus considering clients' preferences and special requests (for example healthy meals for children).
- Determine requirements in ingredients and set portions.
- Schedule staff shifts.
- Train and manage wait staff and kitchen personnel.
- Oversee food prep and customer service.
- Report on expenses.
- Manage stock and place orders as needed.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Arrange food tastings with potential customers.
Qualifications
- Work experience as a Catering Manager, Restaurant Manager or similar role.
- Understanding of food hygiene.
- Hands-on experience with creating menus from scratch.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Customer service attitude.
- Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances.
- Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays.
- Certification in hospitality or culinary management is a plus.