Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Quarterly incentive pay
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Occasions Caterers, established in 1986 and located in Washington DC, is a premier full-service catering firm renowned for its flawless execution of elegant and customized events. The company has built a distinguished reputation by working closely with clients to design, customize, and create remarkable events that reflect each client’s unique style, taste, and vision. Although it has grown in size, Occasions Caterers maintains a boutique approach focused on custom menus, creative decor, expert planning, and gracious service. As part of the Compass Group USA, a global leader in foodservice management, Occasions brings together a vast scope of knowledge, resources, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education in hospitality or related field preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in hospitality management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience with budgeting and financial record-keeping
- Ability to work independently and multi-task
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Physical ability to manage event operations on-site
Job Qualifications
- Operationally savvy industry professional with leadership experience
- Experience in luxury off-premise catering
- Strong organization, time management, and team motivation skills
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing demands
- Experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting
- Excellent problem-solving and discretion in fast-paced environments
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals
- Human resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring
- 3-5 years hospitality management experience
- Focus on client service, entrepreneurship, and business growth
Job Duties
- Consult clients on event scope, expectations, setting, menu, and entertainment within budget
- Plan menus in consultation with clients and chefs
- Negotiate vendor contracts
- Delegate and coordinate event execution within established parameters
- Recruit, interview, select, and train permanent and casual staff
- Organize, lead, and motivate the catering team
- Plan staff and event schedules
- Maintain and develop accurate financial and administrative records
- Act as liaison among sales, chefs, staff, suppliers, vendors, rental companies, and clients
- Assess contract requirements and ensure satisfaction
- Perform final review of events to meet standards
- Resolve customer concerns and ensure timely payments
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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