Catering Manager

Catering Manager

Alys Beach is a master-planned 158-acre beach community in active development that includes luxurious private dining, recreation and retail amenities and experiences, vacation rentals and several signature annual events. With our purpose driven by excellence in accountability, commitment, integrity, passion, respect and unity, our employees are the foundation behind the beauty and design of Alys Beach.

Alys Beach offers an industry leading compensation plan, medical / dental / vision benefit plans beginning on day one; including life insurance and other ancillary benefits, profit sharing and employee perks.

Alys Beach is seeking an experienced Catering Manager. This position will be based at the Beach Club and throughout Alys Beach for events. The Catering Manager will work closely with the Events team, Management team, and hourly employees to drive standards and day-to-day operations. The Catering Manager plans, coordinates, and executes catered events by overseeing staff, and ensuring Homeowners and Guests satisfaction and food quality. The Catering Manager should possess strong food, beverage and service knowledge, as well as day-to-day floor management. The position requires schedule flexibility, a high amount of self-motivation and commitment to a job well done. The Catering Manager will also have responsibilities assisting in other food and beverage outlets and with events for Alys Beach. First day medical benefits and company profit sharing. $1,000 sign-on bonus for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervising the food and beverage service.
• Making sure staff are well prepared and informed of daily activities and duties.
• Supervising FOH and BOH staff and anticipating needs as well as being pro-active to get our ladies and gentlemen prepared for the shift and keeping them engaged throughout the day. Staying vigilant in making sure we are operating in the best interests of our guests and business.
• Creating and supervising daily tasks with efficiency and cleanliness in mind.
• Serving as a role model and setting a positive example for the entire team in all aspects of business and personnel management.
• Contribute positively to the Alys Beach Culture. Uphold and act within our Core Values of Accountability, Commitment, Integrity, Passion and Unity.
• Embrace quality and attention to detail.
• Maintaining a strong leadership mentality focused on a team environment.
• Utilizing labor and other assets to maximize quality, service, and cleanliness while being conscious of budgets and fiscal responsibility to our business.
• Continually improving the skills, knowledge, and morale of all employees. Treating the employees with dignity and respect and creating an environment where the entire team does the same.
• Paying close attention to our operation to ensure that we are operating in a safe environment for our guests and staff.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Playing a strong support role in making sure our daily operations are being tended to during service. Examples would be menus, POS, inventory, etc.
• Consistently bringing ideas to the table about positive ways to improve service from firsthand daily experience and interactions.
• Communicating effectively and respectfully with guests, staff, superiors, and vendors.
• Making solid decisions in a time pressured environment.
• Being responsible in handling challenging situations. Hiring and firing.
• Manage COGS and analyze P&L.
• Manage beverage inventory.
• Resolving customer and staff issues.
• Monitoring and evaluating employee performance while being a learning tool for associates to consistently rely on to gain perspective and direction.
• Ability to work flexible hours, work efficiently, and multitask, all while being focused on the standards of Alys Beach as well as the standards of our food and beverage program.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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