CATERING FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER - REDMOND, WA

Catering & Beverage Operations Manager

Salary : $78000 - $86000 / year Pay Grade : 12 Other Forms of Compensation : As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

The Catering & Beverage Operations Manager oversees catering service operations based out of a commercial kitchen, ensuring events are executed to company standards and that customers receive exceptional service. This role manages, trains, coaches, and develops a team of 1530 hourly associates in a union environment while supporting both food and beverage operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Event & Operations Management
• Leads Catering staff in pre-planning, execution, and breakdown of daily events
• Coordinates with event organizers to confirm and adjust BEOs as needed
• Delegates to Catering staff to ensure successful execution within established parameters
• Serves as liaison between Event Planners, Culinary, Staffing, and customers to plan and execute events
• Assesses event requirements and ensures services delivered meet client expectations
• Performs final review and quality assessment of events to ensure operational standards are met
• Resolves customer concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Team Leadership
• Recruits, interviews, and trains full-time and temporary staff
• Provides ongoing coaching, training, and development plans for hourly associates
• Organizes, leads, and motivates the team, fostering a positive and productive culture
• Plans staff and event schedules as needed
• Approves staff payroll as required
• Beverage Operations
• Oversees beverage operations for all catered events, including setup, breakdown, equipment staging, and product readiness
• Ensures beverage service areas are properly prepared according to event specifications
• Coordinates beverage inventory, delivery logistics, and day-of-event needs
• Supports specialty beverage programming, including batching procedures and consistency in recipe preparation
• Ensures compliance with all beverage-handling guidelines, safety requirements, and applicable state / county regulations
• Process Improvement
• Identifies service efficiency opportunities and implements improved operational processes
• Ensures smooth communication with internal departments to maintain high service standards

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience 5 years of hospitality or food service experience required 35 years' experience in a hospitality management environment, preferably off-premise catering Strong leadership, communication, and team-development skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to communicate effectively with customers, senior management, and internal teams Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities Ability to respond effectively to changing demands in a fast-paced environment Experience managing staff within a union environment preferred Demonstrated ability to support client service, business growth, and operational excellence

Beverage Qualifications

Experience coordinating beverage operations, including setup logistics, equipment organization, and compliance Ability to support specialty beverage programs, including batching and recipe consistency Understanding of responsible beverage-service requirements and applicable regulations

Other Requirements

Food Handler's Permit & MAST Permit; ServSafe certification as required by state / county regulations Valid driver's license required

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