Catering Operations Manager

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soulfood Full time
Catering Director Job Description

At Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soulfood, we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Catering Director to lead our food and beverage operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing catering operations, staff supervision, menu planning, and customer relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Catering Operations: Oversee the planning, execution, and coordination of catering events, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality food and beverage experiences.
  • Staff Supervision: Lead and motivate a team of catering professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities to ensure exceptional service delivery.
  • Menu Planning: Collaborate with chefs and kitchen teams to design and implement menus that meet the highest standards of quality, creativity, and presentation.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, preferences, and expectations to deliver tailored catering solutions.
  • Working with Chefs and Kitchen Teams: Collaborate closely with culinary experts to ensure menu execution, food quality, and inventory management.
  • Event Coordination: Arrange all details of conventions and/or catering events, including room set-ups, staging, lighting, audiovisual, traffic flow, menus, décor, entertainment, group room blocks, VIP services, and approved method of payment.
  • Revenue Maximization: Direct the catering sales effort to ensure revenue maximization, working knowledge of food and beverage, and understanding of kitchen and banquet service procedures.
  • Team Development: Develop, train, and motivate the catering team to achieve catering revenue goals and maximize profits for Esther's, while maintaining guest satisfaction.
  • Client Support: Assist clients with menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements, and decoration options.

We're looking for a seasoned professional with a passion for delivering exceptional catering experiences. If you're a motivated and creative leader with a strong background in food and beverage operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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