Food Service Catering Manager- Summer Seasonal 2024

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Food Service Catering Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our catering operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality, and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership skills, a passion for culinary excellence, and the ability to deliver exceptional experiences for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and professional demeanor.
• Participate in team member training for food preparation, service, and cash handling.
• Monitor cooking and preparation process to ensure quality and portion sizes.
• Monitor compliance to health regulations regarding food storage, preparation and serving.
• Ensure daily food stand cleanup and equipment/utensil sanitation process meets health regulations and company protocol.
• Resolve guest complaints regarding food and service quality.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
• Participate in the activities associated with seasonal startup and shutdown/winterization of all food service stands.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the business.
• Serve multiple catered events at the same time.
• Direct Team to set-up, prep, serve, and clean-up catered events.
• Plan out food and labor for upcoming catered events.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices associated with food service management.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, team members and representatives of public agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic math skills.
• Current NYS recognized Serve Safe food safety certificate preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in food service supervisory/management roles with progressive levels of responsibility or relevant combination of education and experience.
• Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks simultaneously.