Catering Manager

Job Overview

Job Description

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced, organised and dedicated Catering Manager to oversee and manage all catering operations at our wedding hall. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality food and beverage services for weddings, receptions, private functions and other events.

The role involves planning menus, coordinating food preparation and service schedules, and ensuring that all catering arrangements meet clients' expectations and event requirements. The Catering Manager will supervise and manage catering staff, allocate duties, monitor performance and ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and customer service.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for managing food stock, placing supplier orders, maintaining inventory records, monitoring catering budgets, controlling operational costs and minimising food waste. They will work closely with clients, event organisers, kitchen staff and suppliers to coordinate catering requirements, address any service issues and ensure the smooth running of all events.

Additionally, the Catering Manager will ensure that all catering activities comply with relevant food safety, food hygiene, health and safety regulations and workplace procedures.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the day-to-day catering operations of the wedding hall.
Plan menus and coordinate food preparation for weddings and other events.
Organise catering schedules to ensure timely food preparation and service.
Supervise, train and manage catering staff.
Allocate staff duties and monitor work performance.
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and customer service.
Manage food stock, inventory, supplier orders and deliveries.
Monitor catering expenditure, manage budgets and control costs.
Minimise food waste and ensure efficient use of resources.
Liaise with clients and event organisers to understand and fulfil catering requirements.
Coordinate with kitchen staff, suppliers and other departments.
Handle customer feedback and resolve catering-related complaints.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health and safety regulations.
Monitor cleanliness and ensure the catering and kitchen areas are maintained to the required standards.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate should have:

Previous experience in catering, hospitality or food service management.
Strong organisational and leadership skills.
Experience supervising and managing catering staff.
Good knowledge of food preparation, menu planning and catering operations.
Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
Ability to manage budgets, stock and supplier relationships.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.