What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Manager position at Kent Island Resort?
Description
The culture at Kent Island Resort is built on our shared core VIVÂMEE Virtues – JOY, HUMILITY, & MINISTRY. JOY means that we are a true team that enjoys serving others and winning together. We have a healthy sense of pride in a job well done. HUMILITY means that we recognize the infinite dignity of each other (both team members & guests) and that we seek to be helpful to everyone no matter what is asked. Additionally, we are not afraid to ask for help or admit when we make a mistake. MINISTRY means that we know that our spirit of hospitality can be a true gift for our guests. We realize the purpose of our daily tasks and duties must be to deliver kindness and love, and that this power of intentionality has the capacity to revive the souls of our guests and our team. We hire, fire, reward, and praise our team members based on these characteristics, so it is essential that you share these core values in order to be a part of our wonderful team.
Come join a fun team with an amazing culture while working in a beautiful environment! Kent Island Resort is a recognized Maryland Historical site and the third oldest English settlement in the United States. The property currently consists of our hotel, a restaurant, kayaking, and several large wedding venues. Today, the Kent Island Resort has recently been acquired by VIVÂMEE Hospitality, with plans to offer a complete revitalization to this beautiful 220-acre property.
Perks for being a team member:
- Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for Full-time team members
- 401k for Full-time team members
- Discounted merchandise and dining
- Discounts on hotel stays at all VIVÂMEE Hospitality resorts
- Exciting work culture
Roles:
The Catering Manager will execute banquets, weddings, and other social or business functions; supply food and other services; and supervise catering staff.
Responsibilities:
- Promote and portray the VIVÂMEE Values.
- Know, understand, and adhere to company established policies and procedures.
- Requisitions additional help as required by banquet schedule.
- Sets up and arranges tables and chairs, serving stations, lines, tableware, serveware, and silverware.
- Plans the serving order and orchestrates its completion in a timely, quiet, and courteous manner.
- Supervises wait staff and set up staff. Trains all set up and wait staff. Ensures that all Banquet Servers are ready to serve the meal when it is prepared.
- Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner and ensures all needs are met. Observes guests to fulfill any additional requests, to perceive when next course should begin, or when meal is completed.
- Aides in the operation of Catering department.
- Manages schedules for all staff
- Interviews and hires all catering staff.
- Ensures proper banquet check control.
- Actively participates in room set up and service.
- Inventories all equipment.
- Ensures the venue is clean and that food is handled in a sanitary manner.
- Maintains accurate records of costs for catering services.
- Displays awareness and compliance with security, safety, emergency, and energy procedures.
- As required, may assist with scheduling and planning of other aspects of the event, including decorations, flowers, photographer, music, or entertainment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in banquets or food service.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive knowledge of event planning and catering requirements.
- Ability to work with clients to determine and anticipate needs of the event.
- Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
- Ability to work at a fast pace.
- Extensive knowledge of food hygiene.
Disclaimer
“This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).”
Kent Island Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Kent may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
