Catering Manager

Responsibilities

• Gather customer requirements (like number of guests and event dates)
• Plan food and beverage menus considering clients’ preferences and special requests (for example healthy meals for children)
• Determine requirements in ingredients and set portions
• Schedule staff shifts
• Train and manage wait staff and kitchen personnel
• Oversee food prep and customer service
• Report on expenses
• Manage stock and place orders as needed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Arrange food tastings with potential customers
  

Requirements

• Work experience as a Catering Manager, Restaurant Manager or similar role
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Hands-on experience with creating menus from scratch
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Customer service attitude
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances
• Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays
• Certification in hospitality or culinary management is a plus