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USAJOBS · 5 days ago

Catering & Event Operations Manager

USAJOBS is seeking a Catering & Event Operations Manager at the US Naval Academy. The role involves planning, executing, and supervising events for the Naval Academy Club Catering Team while ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

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Responsibilities

The Catering Operations Manager will ensure all events are properly coordinated with the Catering Director. This encompasses development and execution of appealing, original, cost effective, and proactive meetings, conferences, and special events in all USNA spaces approved for catering with minimal interruption to the USNA mission
Ensure that proper protocol and practices are developed and followed for the safety and success of all events. This manager is expected to play a key role in the establishment of broader goals and objectives within NABSD Retail Dining and be skilled in best practice methodologies for all areas for which they are responsible, including assessing any risks associated with events to be executed at USNA
Assist in the development of processes to support the successful execution of conferences catered events, meetings, and special events. Ensure all staff are trained on the processes and standards are followed. Ensures a single point of contact to facilitate entire event on USNA grounds in compliance with all federal requirements
Along with supervisory duties, the Catering Operations Manager will assist in the development and implementation of strategies to help the retail dining team provide the best guest experience. Will analyze guest feedback, observe staff performance, and meet with other departments to craft new strategies or improve existing ones. Ensure strict compliance with all relevant hygiene and safety legislation and requirements. Ensure that all CNIC food safety and alcohol requirements are meet
The position requires a high level of professionalism and independence regarding planning and managing the volume of work within the Catering Account Team. As a leader, the incumbent will need to be able to inspire the team to do their best work and motivate them to work hard to reach team goals. Maintain relationships with peers and other organizations in the hospitality industry while staying current with new trends and researching best practices
Assists in the tracking of all expenses (labor, equipment, and rentals) and inventory so that contracts are accurate and ensure profitability

Qualification

Catering management experienceEvent coordinationGoogle Suite proficiencyMS Office Suite proficiencyStaff trainingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
Must be able to understand and communicate in English
Incumbent must have four years of equivalent managerial/operations experience in the country club, catering or hospitality industry
Experience coordinating across multiple teams (such as culinary staff, catering staff, inventory staff, and other stakeholders) to reach an end goal
Experience coordinating catered events, with a working knowledge of all steps involved from setup to serving and bartending to supervising
Incumbent must be proficient with Google Suite, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint
Incumbent must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience hiring, training, and managing staff members

Preferred

Education in Catering, Hotel, Hospitality, or Restaurant Management or a closely related field is preferred
Experience preparing and analyzing reports, and recommending taking corrective action preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Automatic Retirement Enrollment
401(k)
Roth 401(k)
401(k) Loan options
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

Company

USAJOBS

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