Catering Manager of Event Operations

POSITION: DFW Catering Manager of Event Operations

Salary: $22-$24 Hourly + Event Gratuity

Full -Time

SUMMARY: THE SPRINGS CATERING division is seeking an experienced individual in the DFW area to work with the Head Chef in a high-volume catering operation.  For an ambitious individual with the right qualities the opportunity for growth is significant .  The success of this Catering Manager will hinge upon their dependable character, communication skills and “hustler” mentality required for this position.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an energetic, banquet professional who desires to get in on the ground floor with a start-up catering business and who can grow alongside our company’s  aggressive expansion model. A 2500 sq ft newly renovated, catering kitchen and numerous opportunities await you!

TSE Kitchen Location:

2750 W. Euless Blvd

Euless, TX 76040

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Including but not limited to)

1. Reports to and works alongside Head Chef
2. Heavy focus on Front of house and customer facing
3. Concentration on client communication prior to event and event days
4. Assists in the planning of regular and modified menus according to customer requests and established guidelines
5. Helps to maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies.
6. Maintains clean and safe working environment in all storage and work areas.
7. Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
8. Participates and attends departmental meetings and training as appropriate.
9. Upholds high standards of product and customer service for self & team members.
10. Maintains professional relationships with Clients, associates & vendors.
11. Follows facility, department and Company safety policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

1. Minimum 1-2 years’ experience of Catering/Banquet front of house experience
2. Customer Service and communication skills required
3. Punctual and dependable
4. Time management skills
5. Extraordinary organizational skills
6. Willingness to learn and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
7. Ambitious and hard working: “Hustler”

   8.  * Event set up skills and experience

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:                                        

1. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience / 2-5 years a Plus
2. Good computer skills/experience in Excel a Plus
3. **Experience or knowledge of transporting procedures a plus

COMPENSATION:

Hourly Range: $22-$24 + Event Gratuity

REPORTS TO:

Head Chef and VP of Catering Operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use appendages to accomplish various tasks such as climbing, balancing, stooping or kneeling. 
2. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
3. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions of extreme cold or extreme heat.
2. The noise level in the work environment can occasionally exceed 50 DBA