Job Title: Catering Director (Front and Back of House) Higher Education Dining
Location: Montgomery College, Montgomery County, MD
Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 per year

Montgomery College is seeking a strong, goal-oriented Catering Director

The Catering Director will work closely with our culinary teams at each of our campuses and will be responsible for managing events from the initial ordering process through to event execution and client follow up

This position is event based but mainly works within the college business hours

Catering staff supervision, which involves the preparation, assembly and setup of all catering functions. Work schedule must be flexible working no less than 45 hours per week more when needed. Must be able to read, write, use simple math, follow and give oral and written instructions. Ability to work quickly with hands and stand for long periods of time is essential. Prior catering experience desired.

 Job Relations:

• Responsible for Supervising the catering staff in the preparation, assembly and setup of catering functions.
• Operate and maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain department areas in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Assist with efficient operation of the department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ordering and purchasing
• Weekly and month end inventory
• Maintaining a 34.5% food cost
• Production of all catering events.
• Develop and oversee the production of café daily menu
• Complete weekly productions prop and pull sheets
• Training and scheduling of café staff
• Maintain quality service and quality food
• Adhere to cash handling procedures for register and safe
• Maintain professional uniform appearance

Essential Physical-Mental Functions And Environmental Conditions

• Frequently exposed to moving objects, potential burns, minor skin cuts, and loud noises. Occasionally exposed to dust, potential electrical hazards, and hazardous materials requiring special clothing/safety equipment.
• Able to see objects closely, discriminate colors, perceive depth continuously.
• Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise and distinguish sounds continuously.
• Able to properly lift objects weighing 20 lbs or less continuously; 35 lbs or less frequently; 50 lbs or more occasionally. The highest point of any lift - overhead; the lowest point of any lift -the floor.
• Able to carry objects 20 lbs or less frequently; 35 lbs or less occasionally; 50 lbs or less rarely.
• Able to push/pull objects with moderate effort frequently. Maximum effort occasionally.
• Able to sit and/or stand 4 hours continuously, up to 8 hours per day. Able to remain on feet for entire shift.
• Must be able to manipulate small objects with close eye-hand and/or arm-hand coordination for entire shift. Able to perform motor skills such as grasping, finger manipulation, pinching, bending, reaching out, twisting, turning, reaching up, wrist turning/torquing continuously.
• Able to understand and relate to specific ideas, generally several at a time, on a continuous basis. Able to understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas occasionally.
• Able to remember task/assignment given for a full shift on a continuous basis. Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over long periods of time occasionally.

Metz Culinary Management is growing and seeking a Rock Star Catering Director. This is a great opportunity to show off your hospitality and attention to detail creating beautiful presentations of food and displays while managing an awesome Team and contributing to the overall Business Development.

Our catering events range from small casual business lunches to amazing and extravagant black tie events. Our Catering Director will oversee the Operations and Staff Management with responsibilities to include assembly and setup of all catering functions, servicing, employee training development, and Sales and Pricing. Must be able to read, write, use simple math, follow and give oral and written instructions. Ability to work quickly with hands and stand for long periods of time is essential. 

Metz Culinary Management is growing and seeking a Rock Star Catering Director. This is a great opportunity to show off your hospitality and attention to detail creating beautiful presentations of food and displays while managing an awesome Team and contributing to the overall Business Development.

Our catering events range from small casual business lunches to amazing and extravagant black tie events. Our Catering Director will oversee the Operations and Staff Management with responsibilities to include assembly and setup of all catering functions, servicing, employee training development, and Sales and Pricing. Must be able to read, write, use simple math, follow and give oral and written instructions. Ability to work quickly with hands and stand for long periods of time is essential. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervising the Catering Staff in Prep, Assembly and Setup of functions
• Sales and Business Development
• Employee Management and Scheduling
• Operate and maintain equipment in safe, and efficient manner
• Maintain department areas in neat and sanitary manner
• Assist with efficient operation of department
• Flexibility in schedule to attend functions outside normal hours

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success. 

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.