Catering Manager

Metz Culinary Management • Ave Maria, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Metz Culinary Management is seeking a talented, creative, and experienced Catering Manager to lead the catering team at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida. The role oversees catering operations and staff management, from preparing and setting up events to service, employee training and development, sales, and pricing. Events range from casual business lunches to elaborate black-tie functions. The manager is expected to create attractive food presentations and displays, contribute to business development, and help ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary department operations. The position requires a polished communicator with strong organizational and business development skills, the ability to read, write, perform simple math, and follow and give oral and written instructions. It also requires working quickly with one’s hands and standing for extended periods. Schedule flexibility is needed to attend functions outside normal hours. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Experience in catering or a related role; the posting seeks an experienced Catering Manager.
• Strong communication, organization, and business development skills.
• Ability to read and write, use simple math, and follow and give oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work quickly with hands.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Flexibility to attend functions outside normal hours.

Nice To Haves

• Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise catering staff in food preparation, assembly, and event setup.
• Support sales and business development.
• Manage employees and scheduling.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep department areas neat and sanitary.
• Assist with the efficient operation of the department.
• Attend functions outside normal working hours as needed.
• Oversee catering service and contribute to employee training and development, sales, and pricing.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.
• The company describes opportunities for personal growth, enrichment, and career success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed