Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
Benefits
competitive pay
Bonus opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Creative Dining Services is a renowned hospitality and facility management company specializing in providing comprehensive dining solutions to a wide range of clientele including colleges, universities, Fortune 100 companies, full-service senior living communities, conference centers, K-12 schools, and camps. The company emphasizes a unique approach to hospitality that is fun, innovative, and community-centered, ensuring every dining experience is memorable and tailored to meet specific needs. By blending exceptional service standards with sustainability and fiscal responsibility, Creative Dining Services continually strives to surpass client expectations and set new benchmarks within the catering and dining industry.
The company offers a positive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the organization. Creative Dining Services prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer, dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce.
The role of Catering Manager at Creative Dining Services is a full-time position within the Dining Services Department, focused on delivering excellence in catered events. This pivotal role requires managing the entire catering process, from initial customer engagement to the successful execution of events, ensuring that food is not only presented attractively but also prepared and served efficiently in alignment with customer preferences and company standards. The Catering Manager acts as a professional liaison between customers, clients, staff, vendors, and various internal departments, promoting seamless communication and collaborative teamwork.
Key responsibilities include maintaining excellent public relations to drive high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business; building and nurturing relationships to grow catering sales; ensuring adherence to established food presentation and service standards; and coordinating with production, conference services, and sales teams to deliver flawless event execution. The Catering Manager is also responsible for managing billing, record-keeping, and upholding a neat and organized office environment.
Ideal candidates for this position will have a solid background in hospitality management or related fields, with at least three years of supervisory experience, ServSafe Certification, and proficiency in MS Office and event management software. Knowledge of proper table service techniques and design is preferred, emphasizing attention to detail and commitment to quality.
This opportunity offers competitive pay and bonus structures, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and additional benefits designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. Join Creative Dining Services as a Catering Manager to play a vital role in an innovative and community-focused hospitality company dedicated to excellence and exceptional service.
The company offers a positive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the organization. Creative Dining Services prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer, dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within its workforce.
The role of Catering Manager at Creative Dining Services is a full-time position within the Dining Services Department, focused on delivering excellence in catered events. This pivotal role requires managing the entire catering process, from initial customer engagement to the successful execution of events, ensuring that food is not only presented attractively but also prepared and served efficiently in alignment with customer preferences and company standards. The Catering Manager acts as a professional liaison between customers, clients, staff, vendors, and various internal departments, promoting seamless communication and collaborative teamwork.
Key responsibilities include maintaining excellent public relations to drive high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business; building and nurturing relationships to grow catering sales; ensuring adherence to established food presentation and service standards; and coordinating with production, conference services, and sales teams to deliver flawless event execution. The Catering Manager is also responsible for managing billing, record-keeping, and upholding a neat and organized office environment.
Ideal candidates for this position will have a solid background in hospitality management or related fields, with at least three years of supervisory experience, ServSafe Certification, and proficiency in MS Office and event management software. Knowledge of proper table service techniques and design is preferred, emphasizing attention to detail and commitment to quality.
This opportunity offers competitive pay and bonus structures, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and additional benefits designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. Join Creative Dining Services as a Catering Manager to play a vital role in an innovative and community-focused hospitality company dedicated to excellence and exceptional service.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 plus years supervisory experience
- servsafe certification
- knowledge of proper table service techniques and design preferred
- ms office skills
- ability to learn event management software
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- bachelors in hospitality or related field preferred
- 3 plus years supervisory experience
- servsafe certification
- knowledge of proper table service techniques and design preferred
- ms office product computer skills
- ability to learn event management software
Job Duties
- Maintains excellent public relations with all customers, clients, staff, vendors, and the community
- achieves high levels of customer and client satisfaction
- communicates professionally with clients during events to assure their needs are met
- builds relationships with current clients in order to grow catering sales
- promptly responds to all catering inquiries
- maintains established food presentation and service standards
- providing ongoing enhancement to these based upon current trends in the catering industry
- updates production and catering staff on changes that occur to a catered event
- communicates catering menu offerings in an attractive and effective manner, paying attention to potential special dietary needs of the customer
- works in conjunction with production, conference services, and sales staff to plan and coordinate details of catered events
- prepares all billing of catered events
- maintains an organized system of comprehensive record keeping for each catered event
- maintains a neat and organized office area and performs other office duties as directed by the General Manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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