ASSISTANT MANAGER - CATERING & FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS- LAS COLINAS, TX
About The Position
The Assistant Manager of Catering & Food Service Operations assists with the overall management of food service operations at a medium- to large-volume location, following corporate and brand standards. Reporting to the onsite General Manager, the Assistant Manager helps maximize profitability and guest and associate satisfaction, and supports the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives. The role provides leadership and operational support across finance, safety, culinary, catering, sales, marketing, and facilities. It supports operational excellence, client satisfaction, team success, daily operations, and long-term business objectives. Candidates must be available to support occasional weekend events based on business needs.
Requirements
- 2 to 4 years of food service management experience.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food.
- Financial experience and business acumen skills.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
- Availability to support occasional weekend events based on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe Certification is preferred.
- Associate’s degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support financial and administrative functions, including invoice processing, sales reporting, budget tracking, and operational cost analysis.
- Assist with safety training, food safety compliance, documentation, and related operational initiatives.
- Partner with culinary leadership to maintain recipes, menus, kitchen documentation, and operational standards using Webtrition.
- Support sales and client relationship efforts by ensuring exceptional service, timely delivery, and high-quality presentation.
- Coordinate catering operations, including event planning, temporary labor scheduling, vendor management, and execution of large-scale events.
- Assist with beverage program reporting, special initiatives, and ongoing customer engagement.
- Support marketing campaigns, promotional initiatives, and creation of signage for café, catering, and beverage programs.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects, including operational reporting and facility maintenance initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison between leadership, culinary, catering, clients, vendors, and support teams to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
- Assist in managing food service operations in accordance with the approved budget while providing the client maximum value for the dollars spent.
- Ensure food offered to the client, customers, and associates is of superior quality.
- Assist with purchasing and inventory.
- Maintain excellent relationships with associates, guests, the client, and other departments within the operation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
