Perkins Management Services Company ยท 4 months ago
Catering Manager-University District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPerkins Management Services Company is looking for an experienced Catering Manager to oversee the catering department at the University of District of Columbia. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing catering events, ensuring brand standards, and maintaining exceptional customer service.
CateringConsultingFacility ManagementFood Processing
Responsibilities
Directly supervise catering operations including such duties as coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity
Assist with booking of events, selecting and costing menu items, and pricing as needed
Responsible for hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and initiating pay increases of employees
Coordinate activities with other internal departments. Participate in management team meetings. Interface with vendors and key service users within client organization
Facilitate external customer relations; represent Perkins and the client at any and all meetings and events
Ensure that appropriate sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through the use of checklists, hands-on supervision, and follow-up
Prepare banquet room for the function
Display excellent customer service and maintain a well-groomed, neat appearance
Serve meals and beverage in accordance with catering protocol
Properly set tables for special functions
Load and unload event equipment into catering vehicles, following all truck safety procedures
Maintain storage rooms and supplies in an orderly fashion
Maintain equipment and all other catering supplies
Participate in all catering training programs; help to develop and implement training programs for hourly, part-time, and student employees
Qualification
Required
3+ years of catering experience required
Proven background in catering and presentation with exceptional customer service
Demonstrated knowledge in the details associated with casual and fine dining and banquet management
Experience directing catering operations, implementing new offerings and culinary skills
Experience in high volume activity, employee/staff training, labor management and control systems
Ability to develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt
Directly supervise catering operations including coordination of staff and rental equipment, set-up, preparation, service, and break down of catered foods, beverages, and events of varying size and complexity
Assist with booking of events, selecting and costing menu items, and pricing as needed
Responsible for hiring, discipline, performance reviews, and initiating pay increases of employees
Coordinate activities with other internal departments
Participate in management team meetings
Interface with vendors and key service users within client organization
Facilitate external customer relations; represent Perkins and the client at any and all meetings and events
Ensure that appropriate sanitation, organization, and safety standards are met through the use of checklists, hands-on supervision, and follow-up
Prepare banquet room for the function
Display excellent customer service and maintain a well-groomed, neat appearance
Serve meals and beverage in accordance with catering protocol
Properly set tables for special functions
Load and unload event equipment into catering vehicles, following all truck safety procedures
Maintain storage rooms and supplies in an orderly fashion
Maintain equipment and all other catering supplies
Participate in all catering training programs; help to develop and implement training programs for hourly, part-time, and student employees
Company
Perkins Management Services Company
Perkins Management Services Company is a dynamic young company that is poised to become an industry leader.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Antwan Clinton
Chief Operating Officer
Freddie Lane, Jr.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
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