Catering Manager

Olaya Events & Company is a distinguished event planning and catering organization dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences that leave a lasting impact on clients and their guests. With a mission centered around exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail, Olaya Events specializes in weddings, corporate functions, and a variety of social events, consistently elevating the standard of event planning to deliver seamless and memorable occasions. Their approach combines a deep passion for hospitality with a commitment to excellence, serving clients as though they were honored celebrities at their own events. The company thrives on the energy brought by its team, embracing challenges and long hours to ensure each event exceeds expectations both logistically and emotionally.

The role of Catering Manager at Olaya Events & Company is a pivotal leadership position focused on the seamless execution of catering operations. Reporting directly to company leadership, this role requires a hands-on manager who will oversee the preparation and logistics of all catering functions while managing and developing a skilled serving team. The Catering Manager acts as the primary contact for clients, consulting on catering requirements, hosting tastings, and collaborating closely with chefs and catering staff to elevate the guest experience. This position demands a high level of attention to detail to align operational tasks with the company’s overarching goal of knocking clients’ socks off with a stress-free and extraordinary event experience.

The Catering Manager is responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and disciplining team members to ensure top-tier customer service and operational success. They must respond promptly to client inquiries, maintain accurate records in the catering CRM, and prepare detailed proposals, contracts, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) in accordance with company standards. This role also involves quality control of operations to assess areas for continuous improvement that support the company’s values and market dominance ambitions in the wedding and event industry.

The ideal candidate will be a servant leader dedicated to the success and growth of their team, acting with uncompromising integrity and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. They must be adaptable, confident in problem-solving, and possess a persistent work ethic to deliver extraordinary outcomes. This position requires a highly organized individual capable of maintaining and innovating systems and processes to manage large event catering operations efficiently. The job offers a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 annually, depending on experience, and requires availability to work nights and weekends.