What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Catering Operations Manager position at SSA Group, LLC?
SSA: Built by family for families, SSA activates the moments between the experiences.
Assistant Catering Operations Manager
Are YOU the perfect addition to our team? We are looking for the following traits:
- Goal-oriented and flexible to meet the needs of the operation.
- Demonstrates desire to help the team succeed.
- Driven by cultural attractions and the environment they support.
- BEO management and execution of event operations experience necessary, with dedicated focus to food setup, presentation, room presence, and overall event flow.
- People person that is guest service oriented.
- Experience managing in a high-volume catering, fine-dining catering and/or equivalent banquet events.
- Basic culinary experience preferred (but training offered); with ability to navigate multiple menu items and support food quality/presentation and service to standard of service per location.
- Supports operational oversight of full Catering Operations – inclusive of buffet, hors d’oeuvres, plated, small to large-scale event.
- Works directly with Catering Management Team, Executive Chef and/or General Manager onsite in mapping out Catering Operations.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, quality and presentation.
- ServSafe or Food Handling Certification a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
- Developing leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
- Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
- Developing problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
- Individual who brings excitement and opportunity to engage with the team and guests.
Please inquire for full job description.
Position is Full-Time, benefit eligible.
Position wage is hourly, dependent on experience
SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Who are we:
SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.
SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve, deserve it.
This job opportunity is classified as a medium exposure risk job: include those that require frequent and/or close contact with (i.e., within 6 feet of) people who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2, but who are not known or suspected COVID-19 patients. In areas without ongoing community transmission, workers in this risk group may have frequent contact with travelers who may return from international locations with widespread COVID-19 transmission. In areas where there is ongoing community transmission, workers in this category may have contact with the general public (e.g., schools, high-population-density work environments, some high-volume retail settings). Workers must comply with location specific vaccination and testing requirements.
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