EVENT PRODUCTION MANAGER (CATERING & WEDDINGS)

Compass Group•Denver, CO

44d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for handling all event details once made definite by the Catering Salesperson in a creative and collaborative environment. You will partner with the internal team members to ensure success events, ensuring that standards and rations are upheld while working with budgets of all levels.

Requirements

2 years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
Catering experience is required.
Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

Secure signed contracts, deposits and full event details
Generate detailed event plans such as execution plans, timelines and diagrams
Coordinate additional vendors such as rental providers, alcohol purveyors and entertainment
Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event
Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships
Attend events (and assist as needed) to ensure success
Lead and motivate on-site teams
Handle post-event details such as follow-up calls/meetings and billing
Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned