Catering Manager - Reno Convention Center

Aramark•Reno, NV

1d•$68,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Catering Manager is a leadership position which leads all aspects of catering solutions and special events at the Reno Sparks Convention Center as well as the Reno Events Center and National Bowling Stadium. This position will lead the Catering team to complete events or catering delivery requests in line with customer expectations and service standards.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Available to work event-based hours
Must have excellent communications skills
Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred

Responsibilities

Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
Connect with the customer to define events enabling the creation of Banquet Event Orders to meet the customer expectation. Offer additional food or drink services to the customer to encourage an up-level experience.
Create Banquet Event Orders once event is defined.
Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out even by scheduling adequate materials and labor including scheduling employees and confirming availability of materials. Facilitate the delivery of prepared food and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering and event standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables
Recruit, train, schedule and develop team members
Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies