As the Catering Manager, you will be responsible for in-house catering facilities, managing the daily operations of all catering functions, coordinating all function activities with the catering sales and culinary teams, and overseeing catering equipment maintenance and inventory.

Detailed Responsibilities

Ensures all catering services exceed guest expectations
Successfully presents Levy catering services to guests in a manner that exceeds guest expectations and profitability
Communicates client’s needs through timely and detailed written and verbal communications to ensure internal understanding/compliance and external guest’s expectation of services
Develops location-specific food and wine knowledge
Initiates contact with clients to secure their food and beverage selections in advance of event date
Holds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service
Ensures team members are consistently delivering heartfelt hospitality to every guest, every time
Ensures show quality standards are maintained at all times
Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, guests, subcontractors, not-for-profits and Levy team members
Regularly obtains feedback from clients and guests to improve operations
Supports and communicates Company initiatives
Respond and assist in any departmental guest service issues
Executes all menus, promotions and programs as outlined by the Director of Catering in accordance with Levy standards
Achieves daily sales and assigned cost goals
Achieves assigned budget goals
Employs good safety and sanitation practices
Follows and enforces responsible alcohol service policies
Executes required daily reporting in a timely manner
Completes required department reports and complies information at month-end closing
Ensures team members adhere to Levy Company guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
Ensures the continual process of revenue development
Promotes the sale of profitable Levy service
Prepares account forecasts and analysis of group sales in accordance with Levy Core Signature Guidelines
Ensures the complete billing for client services and receipt of payments in accordance with Levy standards
Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team members
Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
Conducts regularly scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members
Interviews, hires, trains and develops team members according to Levy guidelines
Displays a positive attitude towards team members
Other duties, as assigned

Job Requirements

2+ years of experience in a food and beverage operational position
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management is preferred
High level of computer literacy
Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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