Catering Coordinator

Overview

The Catering Lead builds a dynamic catering team, develops, and ensures completion of the strategic business plan for the account, and oversees all aspects of profitability and service within the catering department.

• Set standards and accountability measures around sanitation for the operation while working with other unit leaders to immediately correct deficiencies.
• Lead the department to follow all workplace and food safety rules to actively prevent accidents.
• Ensure the team complies with all Serv Safe and HACCP programs and principles.
• Be responsible for all catering team members and functions, including the smooth execution of the Catering Standard Operating Procedures.
• Build a dynamic catering team and ensure new team members are onboarded and trained for success.
• Develop team members into high performing individuals by providing constructive feedback and opportunities for personal development planning.
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of VIP and complex events.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve catering revenue forecasts.
• Develop and manage all aspects of the catering budgets; review financial reports and take corrective actions as appropriate to meet budget goals.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering-related revenue, expenses, and receivables.
• Build professional relationships with key site service users to instill confidence and build organizational trust.
• Lead the coordination, execution, and measurement of client-specific initiatives.
• Create measurable success targets for the team along with a path to achieve them.

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, and marketing.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Experience managing other managers including culinary leaders.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization.
• Creates and builds positive and productive relationships.
• Serv Safe Manager certification.
• Demonstrates experience using basic computer software; knowledge of Cater Trax or similar catering software and Google Suite is a plus.
• Hotel multi-unit catering experience is preferred.

• Set standards and accountability measures around sanitation for the operation while working with other unit leaders to immediately correct deficiencies.
• Lead the department to follow all workplace and food safety rules to actively prevent accidents.
• Ensure the team complies with all Serv Safe and HACCP programs and principles.
• Responsible for all catering team members and functions including the smooth execution of the Catering Standard Operating Procedures.
• Build a dynamic catering team and ensure new team members are onboarded and trained for success.
• Develop team members into high performing individuals by providing constructive feedback and the opportunity to engage in a personal development plan.
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of VIP and complex events.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve catering revenue forecasts.
• Develops and manages all aspects of the catering budgets; reviews financial reports and takes corrective actions as appropriate to ensure budget goals are met.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables.
• Builds professional relationships with key site service users to instill confidence and build organizational trust.
• Leads in the coordination, execution, and measurement of client-specific initiatives.
• Create measurable success targets for the team along with a path to achieve them.

The work hours for this position are Mon-Fri, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. The hourly pay range for this position is $19.50 per hour.

• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code.
• Employee must be able to work under pressure and meet time deadlines during peak…