Description

We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager to join our team! As Catering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing our catering operations to ensure all events at Little Creek are a success. You will be responsible for planning and organizing catering events, operating the catering facility, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the highest quality of service is provided. You must be organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent customer service and communication skills. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, we'd love to hear from you. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage client relations and maintain employee and vendor relations to run a successful catering facility. 
• Assist clients in the planning process, to include room design and layout and may include helping the client find other service providers such as disc jockeys, limousine companies, photographers, videographers etc.
• Maintain a visible presence during an event to answer any questions that may arise and be the central contact during the event. As needed by Banquet Manager. 
• Work closely with the Banquet Chef and the client to choose a proper menu. 
• Prepare examples of common menus for a client before the meeting and arrange to offer samples of the food at menu planning meetings. 
• Coordinate with other departments for special event needs relating to staffing for the food and beverage requirements.
• Resolve complaints made by clients and/or employees regarding food and/or service.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping relating to billing, payroll, and budgets. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages a subordinate supervisor, who supervises employees in the Island Grille Restaurant.
• Directly supervises non-supervisory employees.

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three years current supervisory experience.
• Minimum of three years Sales and/or Banqueting experience.
• Minimum of three years Food and Beverage experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Class II Gaming License issued from the Squaxin Island Gaming Commission. 
• Washington State Food Worker Card.
• Class 12 Mixologist Permit.

BENEFITS: 

Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following your hire date, even if you start on the 31st of the month.

Low Cost Medical and Dental Plans 

Vision HRA

401K with a company match of up to 6% 

Vacation/Holiday/Personal/Unpaid/Sick Leave Options

FSA – Medical & Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

AFLAC

Free Meals while on Shift

Community Vendor Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Training and Career Development Programs

Employee Discounts across Property

You can play 18 holes of golf for $50

You can play 9 holes of golf for $30

15% discount at the Pro Shop

25% discount at the Spa

15% discount at all restaurants

50% off childcare at the Squaxin Island Childcare Center 6 wks-5 years ($500-month infant care)

LCCR will pay for your gaming license! 

Plus More!!!

To learn more about working at Little Creek Casino Resort, visit: https://littlecreek.com/careers/

LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT VISION AND MISSION EXPECTATIONS:

Little Creek Casino Resort Team Members display their best performance with professional and energetic behavior to promote us as the friendliest casino to our distinguished guests and the best place to work with quality jobs in the region to our team members.

Little Creek Casino Resort is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.