Catering Manager 2
About The Position
As a Catering Manager with The Good Eating Company, you’ll lead and execute catering events with hands-on involvement, ensuring exceptional service and seamless operations. Your expertise in event management will drive the success of multiple catering functions. This is a dynamic, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' role where your leadership and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the client experience The Good Eating Company - In the places where people care about food, we create culinary experiences worth discovering and sharing. We bring the food people love to the places they work, making corporate dining simply delicious. This great opportunity for a catering manager who will oversee/manage all catering for corporate client in San Jose, California This is a highly active environment with frequent events and client who values creativity, professionalism, and elevated service. Events take place during business hours and in the evenings Monday - Friday.
Requirements
- Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum Management Experience - 1 year
- A valid driver's license
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily catering operations, including food production, inventory, deliveries, invoicing, and procurement using The Good Eating Company’s systems and resources
- Manage the sales process for catering and conference services, collaborating with clients to design and execute events
- Ensure staff have the necessary equipment, supplies, and resources to meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines
- Control costs within budget (labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and adjust as necessary to stay on target
- Lead and mentor a team of employees, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and meet the high standards required for each event
- Demonstrate flexibility in working varying shifts to meet the dynamic needs of the catering business
- Identify customer needs and expectations, aligning them with The Good Eating Company and client goals
- Build strong relationships with clients, promoting partnerships and trust
- Foster a customer-centered culture, striving to exceed client expectations
- Coordinate unit catering initiatives to drive sales growth and monitor results
- Maintain high service levels, leading to increased customer satisfaction
Benefits
- Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience.
- Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
- More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
