Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
employee discount
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Job Description

58 Culinary is a premier catering and culinary services company known for its innovative approach and dedication to quality in the food service industry. Based in Portland, ME, 58 Culinary has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional catered events that range from intimate private dinners to large-scale banquets and weddings. The company prides itself on its ability to customize menus and coordinate all facets of catering with precision and excellence. With a mission to provide not just food but memorable culinary experiences, 58 Culinary combines culinary expertise with professional event management. Employing a dedicated team of culinary professionals and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Minimum five years experience in food service
  • Ability to work full-time in person at Portland, ME location
  • Experience in events management preferred
  • Ability to relocate to Portland, ME before starting work preferred
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Knowledge of food safety and ServSafe guidelines
  • Ability to manage budgets and control costs
  • Ability to coordinate vendors and staff during events

Job Qualifications

  • Five years of experience in food service required

Job Duties

  • The Catering Event Manager is responsible for the organization, planning and oversight of various planned catered events including but not limited to banquets, weddings, private dinners, luncheons, to-go food offerings and other social or business functions
  • supply food and other services
  • and supervise catering staff
  • Serve as liaison between the culinary BOH team and clients
  • Continually develop menu tiers for food & beverage with the team
  • Determine staffing needs for each event, and assign stations as required
  • Oversees preparation of the venue for the event
  • Oversees the event logistics: setup, breakdown and transportation of goods and staff
  • Oversees the setup of the event and on-site event execution
  • Ensures the venue meets the sanitary standards set forth by 58 Culinary and that food is handled in accordance with ServSafe guidelines
  • Assist with the coordination, timeline, and oversight of vendors such as floweriest,, decor, photographers, entertainers, audiovisual technicians, etc
  • Creating and maintaining event timelines and schedules, ensuring all details are organized to effectively execute the event
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Works with marketing team to develop brochures, newspaper, magazine, radio, web, and social advertising copy, and other written materials/signage about available food/beverage services and guest facilities for public accommodation
  • Attract and build relationships with potential corporate clients, wedding planners and other future business opportunities
  • Research, attend and participate in tasting tables, bridal shows and other business expos to market 58 Culinary and generate business
  • Engage and retain clients, turning them into repeat/returning clients of 58 Culinary and the broader portfolio of PHG properties
  • Ensure staff service is technically proficient, friendly, and accommodating
  • Monitor staff appearance and take action as necessary
  • React to any client complaints and take necessary action
  • Handle client correspondence
  • Ensures that members of the catering staff interact with guests in a courteous and professional manner
  • Emphasize hospitality in our service style with the team and through personal interactions
  • Manage and coordinating responsibilities with event staff to ensure teamwork and clear communication
  • Profitability and Cost Control
  • Establish and adhere to annual and monthly operations budgets
  • Maintain budgeted labor costs
  • Enforce beverage controls and work with accounting to monitor/maintain profit margins
  • Assist BOH team with tracking food costs and inventory if necessary
  • Ensure monthly beverage and small wares inventories are accurately performed
  • Maintain linen and other rental controls
  • Determine ordering systems and procedures and set up accordingly due to event needs
  • Hire, train and supervise all catering staff
  • Recognize the importance of employee morale and help to maintain it
  • Deal with any conflicts regarding staff with Human Resources
  • Handle discipline as needed with Human Resources
  • Maintenance
  • Monitor periodic maintenance schedule for all equipment
  • Conduct monthly sanitation inspection with Chef de Cuisine
  • Work with BOH team to maintain kitchen equipment
  • Maintains accurate records of costs for catering services

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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