Asado Wood Fired Grill is a Nova Scotia catering company operating year-round from Enfield. We are seeking a Catering Manager to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of our catering services. The Catering Manager reports directly to the Owner, supervises a team of twelve, and holds authority over staffing, purchasing, supplier relationships, food cost, menu development and client negotiations.
Duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the company’s catering services.
- Determine the type of catering services to be offered and implement operational procedures.
- Negotiate arrangements with clients for catering services, including weddings, banquets, receptions and corporate functions.
- Conduct client tastings and consultations; develop and cost event menus; structure catering proposals and pricing.
- Recruit, interview, select, hire, train and supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff; set schedules and evaluate performance.
- Manage the food cost and event labour budgets.
- Identify, negotiate with and approve suppliers; authorize purchases.
- Control inventory of food, beverage, equipment and supplies.
- Develop, implement and evaluate operational policies and procedures.
- Monitor revenues and modify procedures and prices as required.
- Direct the on-site execution of catered events and supervise the service crew.
- Ensure compliance with health, food safety and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Resolve customer complaints.