Catering Manager

6 days ago


Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada LA CHEFS CATERING Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Catering Manager to lead our catering operations with passion and precision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of catering services, ensuring the overall success of catered events. This positions will play a critical role in event execution, ensuring seamless service, exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high-quality standards in every aspect of production.

In addition to oversight , the Catering Manager is responsible for managing, training, and supporting catering staff to uphold service excellence. They foster a strong team environment, ensuring staff are well-prepared and aligns with the company standards to maximize customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Leads Front of House team event execution and team support
  • Enforces service standards and policies
  • Manages budgets and inventory
  • Drives efficiency with chefs and sales
  • Ensures readiness of spaces and equipment
  • Focuses on team morale and guest satisfaction
  • Leads event execution onsite and offsite based on Banquet Event Orders
  • Manages Front of House team staffing, scheduling and shifting support
  • Coordinates across departments, vendors and partners
  • Oversees inventory, floats and point of sale event reporting
  • Ensure catering equipment and logistics are ready
  • Maintains cleanliness across all event and storage areas
  • Enforces all food safety policies
  • Establish a safe and healthy working environment for employees
  • Conducting job safety analysis, first aid and documenting safety incident reports
  • Oversees Front of House team scheduling, vehicle logistics and payroll approvals
  • Manages point of sale setup, access, menu coding and sales reporting
  • Raises purchases orders and offsite equipment build lists
  • Develops and updates departmental policies and standard operating procedures
  • Reviews Banquet Event Orders, processes change logs and maintains weekly event summaries updated
  • Handles Front of House team hiring, onboarding, performance review and coaching

Core Competencies

  • Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
  • Be able to read a Banquet Event Order
  • Understand and respects confidentiality within the company
  • Organizational skills and attention to details
  • Able to work independently or as a team member
  • Able to lead, guide and provide direction to a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Be able to work onsite and offsite event locations
  • Be able to drive legally

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Catering or Banquet Operations: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • ProServe (required)

Work Location: In person


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