What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Manager position at Fooda?
Who We Are:
We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 1,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Fooda operates in over 20 major US cities with plans for continued expansion. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company’s top perks.
Position Description:
The Catering Manager position is critical to the success of a Fooda client location. The Catering Manager is responsible for managing client relationships along with managing the daily catering orders offered at the client location. The Catering Manager ensures all catering offered to the client and customers are of superior quality and service.
Who You Are:
- You love building relationships and enjoy customer service
- You are optimistic in the face of problems and you’re capable of finding solutions quickly and effectively
- You are very organized and detail oriented. Type-A personality is a plus!
- You have an entrepreneurial mindset with the capability of managing work independently
- Quick thinking on your feet and no problem is too big or small for you
- You do not wait for direction and are always looking for ways to improve
- Prior experience in catering preferred
- Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in addition to five to eight years of relevant experience
What You Will Be Doing:
- Coordinate and oversee all Foodservice operations at the client site including, Daily Café operation, Meeting and Event Planning, All levels of Catering from Beverage and snack breaks up to and including plated “White Glove” service
- Establish and maintain effective client and customer rapport to determine catering, event, and daily café needs.
- Maintain costs as it relates to food, beverage, and labor across all services
- Negotiate new menus with restaurant partners for special requests
- Recruit and train staff across all services at client location
- Coordinate and oversee daily operations as well as internal catering & special events at client location
- Oversee set up and cleanup of all catering events
- Ensure all catering events comply with government and agency standards, including but not limited to those relating to safety and health
What We’ll Hook You Up With:
- Competitive market salary and stock options, based on experience
- Flexible PTO
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid maternity and parental leave options
- 401k matching
- Company Issued laptop
- Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office
- A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No phone calls or recruiters please.
The safety and well being of our employees and customers is a top priority. As a condition for employment for this position, all hired candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID19 vaccination.
