Catering Manager
AVI Foodsystems Inc.
Gambier, OH
Join a prestigious university catering team with a leader in the hospitality industry. AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking a Catering Manager at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. A passion to deliver on great food and lead hourly team members in an entrepreneurial environment with a strong focus on sustainability and creativity is our mission. Come join an innovative team and recover the work/life balance you are seeking in your career path.
The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
- Promote and coordinate events with client representatives
- Manage the planning and execution of catering functions
- Schedule team members to ensure appropriate coverage and service for events
- Oversee ordering, receiving and billing functions
- Remain in constant communication with Catering Resident Director, Executive Chef and other team members to ensure high-quality products and service
- Follow up on all catered events
- Monitor team member job performance
- Manage the finances of all catering activities through effective food, labor and supply controls
- Work with Resident Director regarding menu concepts and special events
- Engage professionally with individuals at all levels at the account, including the client, team members, faculty, and executives
- Monitor the care and operation of delivery vehicles
Job Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of operational management experience in the catering field
- Knowledge of online catering modules is a plus
- Previous catering sales and/or catering operation experience is required
- Previous experience in the Contract Foodservice or Hotel Industry is a plus
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and decision-making ability
- Ability to lead, supervise, train and coordinate the catering team
- Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule
- Hands-on approach to training and development of the service team
- Professional image
- Operational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
- TIPS Training experience preferred
- ServSafe Certification preferred
Benefits:
AVI offers:
- A family culture and atmosphere
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Immense training and growth opportunities
We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE
For more information please contact: jobs@avifoodsystems.com
