ABOUT GENUINE FOODS
At Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
As a Catering Manager/Events Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department in all duties including training new associates, overseeing event set-ups, entering and updating orders in Catertrax, updating the kitchen boards daily with upcoming events and directing any temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including attending planning meetings, proper set-up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Supervise all catering events as the face of Genuine Foods on the ground to ensure they go off smoothly and to customer satisfaction.
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Involvement in all catering event operations including logistics, quality improvement and control, sanitation and food safety, and all facility related activities.
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Collaborate with the Executive Chef on crafting menus for events.
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Train all catering staff in service standards, menu presentation, and providing customer service the Genuine way.
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Control food costs and labor costs for every event.
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Communicate across various levels including management, clients and customers, outside vendors, and associates.
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Maintain client relationships.
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Ensure that any problems are resolved quickly and efficiently and communicated upwards as needed.
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Assist with all food service related activities as needed. Cover any positions as needed.
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All other duties as assigned.