Catering Manager

A retail, manufacturing and distribution company is seeking to identify a suitably qualified individual to join its management team as a Catering Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Achieve growth and sales targets set by soliciting catering contracts.
• Design and implement a strategic sales plan that expands company’s customer base.
• Prepare annual sales and expenses budget for catering function.
• Track and maintain accurate records and report on catering expenses.
• Create and maintain catering menu offerings.
• Gather customer requirements and propose catering options.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and ensure they are adhered to.
• Coordinate and oversee the food and service preparation for events.
• Ensure effective and adequate human resources are in place to execute catering.
• Ensure compliance with food, health and safety regulations.
• Ensure detailed information related to the planning and execution of catering is communicated in a clear, concise and timely manner to all stakeholders.

Qualifications, Experience& Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Food Service Management or any related field
• 5 years experience in Catering Management and/or any other Food Service related position, in a managerial capacity.
• Ability to work and communicate with people at all levels
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills
• Action and result oriented
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Application knowledge of MS Office
• Hands-on experience with creating menus from scratch
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decision under stressful circumstances
• Flexibility to work on weekends and holidays