Line Manager/Catering

Commercial & Government Contracts•Collinsville, CT

15d•Onsite

About The Position

RW Solutions is seeking a Line Cook & Catering Manager to oversee café and catering operations while delivering high-quality food, outstanding service, and exceptional customer experiences. This role involves preparing menu items according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines, leading daily kitchen operations, and ensuring efficient food production and service excellence. The position also requires planning, organizing, and executing catering services and events, collaborating with clients, and managing catering logistics. Maintaining compliance with all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements is crucial. The role also involves monitoring food and labor costs, reducing waste, supporting budget goals, and maintaining accurate operational records. Partnering with customer service staff to deliver an outstanding guest experience and resolve concerns professionally is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen, café, restaurant, or food service environment.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
Knowledge of food preparation techniques, and kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, and HACCP guidelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, reporting systems, or similar communication software.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading, supervising, or training employees preferred.
Experience with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal menu planning.
Knowledge of inventory management systems and food service point-of-sale systems.
Experience managing catering events, client relationships, and event logistics.
Training in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.
Familiarity with the AbilityOne Program and its mission.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines.
Lead and support daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient food production, quality, and service excellence.
Prepare and oversee menu items in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards, and food safety requirements.
Supervise, schedule, train, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
Coordinate kitchen workflow during peak service periods to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings.
Plan, organize, and execute catering services and events, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with clients to develop catering solutions that meet event needs, budgets, and expectations.
Manage catering logistics, including staffing, equipment, transportation, and event setup.
Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure cleanliness, operational readiness, and adherence to quality standards.
Monitor food and labor costs, reduce waste, and support budget goals.
Maintain accurate operational, inventory, and production records.
Partner with customer service staff to deliver an outstanding guest experience and resolve concerns professionally.