General Manager Off Premise Catering

SUMMARY :

The Corporate General Manager is responsible for Corporate Catering in its entirety including but not limited to : sales, logistics, event management, staffing, and training. This position will work closely with the Executive Corporate Chef to ensure culinary standards, efficiencies, and client satisfaction. This role will be required to establish professional relationships with clients, vendors, and venue representatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Coordinate with the department heads and managers to ensure all information for events is documented, disseminated to the team, and executed to the highest level.
• Ensure that C&J Catering work areas and departments are clean and organized.
• Manage Sales Consultants, Event Managers, and Logistics personnel by direct oversight of department heads to ensure each event is successfully executed.
• Oversee all event coordination and preparation as well as oversee catering service execution.
• Supervise the operations of events and tending to any incidents or queries.
• Monitor and implement standards to efficiently execute events for each respective area of catering operations.
• Work with COO and CFO to monitor and track the finances of the division including receipts, expenses, and payroll.
• Other duties as needed to ensure successful client relationships and event execution.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

REQUIREMENTS :

o Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment.

o Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations.

o Sound knowledge of safety measures and risk management strategies.

o Great interpersonal and communication abilities.

o Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

o Strong negotiation skills and leadership abilities.

o Willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays.

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