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Assistant Director of Catering Operations

Renault Winery Resort

Egg Harbor, NJ | Full Time

$48k-83k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Assistant Director of Catering Operations

Renault Winery Resort Egg Harbor, NJ

$48k-83k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Months Ago

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Renault Winery Resort is Hiring an Assistant Director of Catering Operations Near Egg Harbor, NJ

Benefits:

At VIVÂMEE Hospitality we believe our teammates are the most important investment we can ever make. Benefits of this role include: career advancement opportunities, a positive/growth mindset work culture, free golf, health benefits, 401K, company purchased life-insurance, discounts on VIVÂMEE resort stays, merchandise, and meals. MOST IMPORTANTLY, we offer a community of teammates just like you. We seek to only attract: positive, driven, and caring teammates who already live by their own code of standards in alignment with our VIVÂMEE Virtues. We believe this positive culture is the greatest benefit our team can offer to new teammates. You will be welcomed here!

Summary of the Role and Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Catering Operations will work closely with the Director of Catering Operations, Venue Coordinators and Event Supervisors to ensure all people and spaces are event-day ready. The Assistant Director of Catering Operations will be expected to oversee all catering operations during events and assist in any area to ensure flawless execution.

In addition, the Assistant Director of Catering Operations will oversee and assist in the weekday event planning and preparation duties, including but not limited to, BEO meetings, rental orders, venue maintenance and scheduling.

Responsibilities:

Promote and portray the VIVÂMEE Values
Know, understand, and adhere to company established policies and procedures.

Event Quality and Client Satisfaction:

Event Quality and Client Satisfaction:
Check in with each venue/Venue Coordinator on event day.
Oversee and support Venue Coordinators in managing critical event-day situations, including but not limited to, ceremonies, room turns, dinner service.
Assist with day-of issues, including but limited to, staffing, maintenance, weather, inventory, guest and client concerns and feedback.
Build rapport and establish trust with clients and guests; ensure clients and guests feel welcome and are given prompt, friendly and courteous service.
Assist in resolving any guest complaints or issues.
Solicit and review client, guest and FOH staff feedback on event execution and improvement.
Oversee distribution of liquor and bar items to Lead Bartenders.
Ensure all events are executed at the highest standards set by protocol.
Ensure that safety and security procedures are followed.
Model and communicate the VIV MEE Mission, Virtues and Values.

HR/Leadership and Management:

Conduct weekly BEO meetings with Venue Coordinators.
Ensure 100% participation of all Catering Staff in weekly VIV MEE Virtues Training to maintain the unique version of hospitality that VIV MEE has promised to our guests and teammates.
Interview, hire, discipline and terminate FOH employees; ensure staffing pars are maintained.
Schedule and conduct training sessions along with Event Supervisors and Director of Catering Operations.
Schedule FOH and housemen staff for events.
Provide feedback to the Director of Catering Operations for employee reviews.
Attend recruiting and hiring events as required.

Facilities:

Ensure venues are event day ready (clean, properly equipped, maintenance issues fixed).
Maintain inventory records and counts (weekly and monthly inventory checks)
Ensure in-house equipment is transferred correctly.
Displays awareness and compliance with security safety and emergency procedures.
Ensure proper storage of equipment is maintained to reduce breakage and loss.
Works closely with EVS and Facilities to report and oversee timely repairs to ensure flawless event execution.
Conduct walk-throughs with the Director of Catering Operations, Venue Coordinators and Facilities to monitor repairs and schedule general maintenance.
Inspect potential risk and injury situations in event areas; report to the Director of Catering Operations.

Financial:

Maintain invoices and accurate cost records for all rental items.
Approve and submit all event orders from Venue Coordinators (linens, outside rentals).
Submit inventory records and order to the Director of Catering Operations for plates, glassware, silverware, etc.
Ensure proper banquet check control and reporting.
Oversee profitability management and ensure events remain within set financial budgets.

About Renault: Renault Winery Resort is a National Treasure with a history and reputation that extends across America and reaches back in time to its 1864 founding. Renault is the prototype of all current and future VIVÂMEE Resorts. Renault offers numerous ways for guests to experience connection. We have curated culinary experiences, wine tasting events, luxurious guest rooms, hands on workshops, music events, festivals, golf, and connection with nature. Our Catering & Events are central to our entire business operation. We especially cherish the trust that brides and families invest in us to deliver on their holistic wedding experience. Weddings are the pinnacle expression of our mission and we seek to improve our design, delivery and overall experience for the bride as well as the entire wedding party.

The culture at Renault Winery Resort is built on our shared core VIVÂMEE Virtues of: JOY, HUMILITY, & MINISTRY. JOY means that we are a true team made up of teammates who sincerely enjoy serving others and winning together. For us HUMILITY means that we recognize the infinite dignity of each other (both team members & guests) and that we seek to be helpful to everyone no matter what is asked. Additionally, we are not afraid to ask for help or admit when we make a mistake. Our version of MINISTRY means we want our hospitality to become a true gift for our guests. We have the power to transform our duties from merely a task to be completed into a means to show love for our guests. We believe this power of intentionality has the capacity to revive the souls of our guests and our team. We hire, fire, reward, and praise our team members based on these characteristics, so it is essential that candidates are inspired to grow in these VIVÂMEE virtues in order to be a part of this wonderful team.

Disclaimer

“This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).”

Renault Winery Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Renault may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.