Manager Catering Services

Brief Description

Is it time for a change from the normal catering and banqueting routine? Come join our team! We are in need of a Catering Coordinator! We are seeking an individual who is knowledgeable, with proven experience and has vision. The individual must be organized and possess great people skills.

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, 403b retirement savings with company match, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! Plus, you’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement
  
  

The Manager Catering Services will plan, organize and support catering operations efficiently and effectively. Support and encourage residents to entertain guests in their homes through catered functions and market the catering department to residents and staff. Provide general clerical support to Dining.

Shift(s): areas as needed with various hours & days including some evenings and weekends.

To be considered for this position, you must include an updated version of your resume and note the best method to contact you.

Requirements

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Interview, hire, supervise, coach, evaluate, discipline and assist employees in setting and meeting performance goals. Develop and monitor performance and responsibilities of assigned staff while monitoring staffing patterns
• Prepare department budgets, statistical monthly report, and budget variance report. Prepare specialized reports upon request
• Serve as a resource to residents and other customers by offering innovative recommendations for quality events and entertainment opportunities
• Develop relationships and trust with clients while understanding and anticipating their needs, wants and desires
• Schedule events and prepare contracts
• Set up and breakdown events
• Delegate job duties to ensure functions are completed
• Be aware of cost and cost controls and charge appropriately
• Serve on a rotating basis as the Weekend/Holiday Manager on Duty
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Equipment

• Computer, including Microsoft Office and other scheduling components
• Ovens, stoves and all related kitchen equipment
• Telephones, calculators and general office equipment
• Mop, broom and required cleaning equipment
• Point of Sale system
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time depending on the event assignment
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds without assistance, 36 pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Culinary knowledge, skills and background
• Ability to serve and handle a variety of foods including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and eggs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills – ability to communicate with staff at management level, verbally and in writing
• Ability to research and compile data upon request, knowledge of spreadsheets and reports
• Flexibility with work schedule
• Exemplary time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no direct supervision
  
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Demonstrated artistic and creative abilities
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalency or combination education and experience to fulfill requirements of position
• SERV Safe certification OR must obtain within one year of hire
• Three to five years of culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant setting with catered events
• Two or more years catering management experience
  
  

Desired Education And Experience

• Culinary Arts certification
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or other related field
• Budgetary experience
  
  

Required Behavioral Competencies

• High standard of integrity. Displays actions consistent with statements. Truthful; elicits trust and respect.
• Approachable and open to constructive feedback
• Strong leadership skills and ability; links long range strategic visions and concepts to daily work
• Strong sense of teamwork and cooperation; inspires team to meet challenges & implement strategy. Works cooperatively with others; success in building alliances within and among work units to achieve goals and objectives
• Discover and meet wants and needs of customers through a commitment to service orientation
• Sound judgment to make decisions promptly based on analysis of situations when dealing with challenges and/or with adverse conditions and to communicate them with clarity, purpose and commitment
  
  

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

To Apply: https://careers.wcrichmond.org/senior-living-careers-richmond-va

Ask us how we are keeping our residents and employees safe during the COVID pandemic. Follow this link: https://www.wcrichmond.org/campus-policies-and-procedures