CATERING MANAGER

GATE•Jacksonville, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida, offering a unique opportunity at a historic property. The club values its employees, providing top pay, flexible scheduling, company-provided uniforms, dry cleaning benefits, and training & certifications. The Catering Manager is responsible for coordinating special events to ensure utmost member satisfaction, financial prosperity for the Club, and employee enthusiasm.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Equivalent experience in related field and 3-4 years prior experience in Conference and Catering (if no four-year degree)
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with clients, members, guests, and co-workers.
A minimum of 3 years food & beverage experience.
Must possess an understanding of food service, fine dining etiquette, continental cuisine, wines and beverage service with capabilities of learning and understanding the food products sold by this establishment.
General knowledge of service staff skills and their needs.

Nice To Haves

Four year College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends, holidays as needed.
Upon entering the property, arrive in proper uniform, crisp, clean and in good repair.
Attend all required training, safety courses, office and departmental meetings.
Report any safety hazards, follow up that hazard has been corrected, and assist with providing a safe work environment.
Knowledgeable about all products and services available including the ability to assist members in appropriate selection of wines and menu items.
Increase sales through upwelling techniques, creativity, menu knowledge and thorough marketing plan.
Coordinate the planning of all aspects of events.
Develop and maintain an open line of communication with clients, members, the public, vendors, employees, etc.
Place orders for rental items and coordinate delivery and pick-up times accordingly for catering.
Process all correspondence generated for the purpose of events to include special event function orders, sponsor and deposit letters.
Accountable for all details placed in writing for all events coordinated.
Responsible for typing and distributing the special events forecast.
Answer all telephone calls pertaining to special events; taking detailed messages and acting on the request or referring the call to the appropriate department.
Coordinate and distribute all details for special events coordinated within a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
Minimize labor through creative planning and proactive management skills.
Attend the weekly Food & Beverage planning meeting and be prepared to discuss all details of functions to take place within 2 weeks of the meeting.
Stay current with the new advances and ideas within the industry.
Expand on and implement these ideas.
Explore new avenues to create new sources of additional revenues.