What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Manager position at Coulter Services?
Role: Catering Manager responsible for executing catering and special events at a venue, ensuring flawless delivery from booking to breakdown.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Own the execution of events across various venue spaces, translating Banquet Event Orders into detailed operational plans.
- Manage on-site event operations, directing the service team, coordinating food production, and resolving issues in real time to uphold quality standards.
- Lead recruitment, training, scheduling, and development of the catering service team, including staff and bartenders.
- Control food and labor costs, track revenue and expenses, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and responsible-service policies.
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients and sales teams during events.
- Minimum 1 year of catering, banquet, or event operations experience with hands-on event execution.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; food handler and alcohol service certifications (or ability to obtain).
- Strong communication and leadership skills; availability for flexible event hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Preferred: supervisory experience, background in high-volume or outdoor events, and experience with non-traditional venues.