Catering & event manager job description
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Catering & event manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in catering & event manager job postings.
Sample catering & event manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in event planning.
- Familiarity with catering software and event management systems.
- Extensive knowledge of food, beverages, and service standards.
- Strong knowledge of local and national regulations.
Sample required catering & event manager soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build positive relationships with vendors and clients.
Catering & event manager job description example 1
Tufts University catering & event manager job description
Tufts University does not post pay information at this time. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to share pay details upon request.
Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider managing a comprehensive collegiate food service program on the Tufts University Medford/Somerville and Boston/Fenway (SMFA) campuses delivering high quality, contemporary, and innovative food and hospitality services to meet the various needs of students, faculty, staff, administrators and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner. Our team operates a progressive resident dining program for approximately 4000 students as well as progressive retail services and a distinctive university catering program serving the campus community totaling 5200 undergraduates, 1700 graduate students, and 2300 faculty, staff, and administrators.
What You'll Do
The Tufts Catering Event Manager position exists to execute all catering services performed by Tufts Catering. Duties include but are not limited to managing catered events in person, staff management and delivering exceptional customer catering service. This integral management for Tufts Catering will train staff to industry standards, fully understand the hospitality industry at the highest level and will strive to make our unit the preferred Catering Partner to the University Community.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired through the completion of a High School/Equivalent/Associated Degree Associate Degree or above preferably in Hospitality, Management or Business Experience in planning and executing events for a high-volume off-site caterer for a university, hotel or banquet facility with multiple venues. 2+ years of scheduling and supervising full-service catering staff. Fine dining and modern catering concept experience such as interactive food stations, themed receptions and VIP events. Experience with responsible alcohol service and knowledge of bar, wine and cocktail service. Has experience managing multiple events at one time. Culinary experience in high-end catering service or restaurants.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate Degree or above preferably in Hospitality, Management or Business.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Must be able to work occasional weekends and nights and travel between campuses.
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.
Equal Opportunity Employer minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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Tufts Dining is a self-operated food service provider managing a comprehensive collegiate food service program on the Tufts University Medford/Somerville and Boston/Fenway (SMFA) campuses delivering high quality, contemporary, and innovative food and hospitality services to meet the various needs of students, faculty, staff, administrators and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner. Our team operates a progressive resident dining program for approximately 4000 students as well as progressive retail services and a distinctive university catering program serving the campus community totaling 5200 undergraduates, 1700 graduate students, and 2300 faculty, staff, and administrators.
What You'll Do
The Tufts Catering Event Manager position exists to execute all catering services performed by Tufts Catering. Duties include but are not limited to managing catered events in person, staff management and delivering exceptional customer catering service. This integral management for Tufts Catering will train staff to industry standards, fully understand the hospitality industry at the highest level and will strive to make our unit the preferred Catering Partner to the University Community.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired through the completion of a High School/Equivalent/Associated Degree Associate Degree or above preferably in Hospitality, Management or Business Experience in planning and executing events for a high-volume off-site caterer for a university, hotel or banquet facility with multiple venues. 2+ years of scheduling and supervising full-service catering staff. Fine dining and modern catering concept experience such as interactive food stations, themed receptions and VIP events. Experience with responsible alcohol service and knowledge of bar, wine and cocktail service. Has experience managing multiple events at one time. Culinary experience in high-end catering service or restaurants.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate Degree or above preferably in Hospitality, Management or Business.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Must be able to work occasional weekends and nights and travel between campuses.
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.
Equal Opportunity Employer minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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Catering & event manager job description example 2
Humanity catering & event manager job description
Who we are:
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better - this means not just our guests, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new, or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole hotel. No-one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can't create that special experience for our guest.
Your mission:
Should you choose to accept it…
Unique hybrid, just like celebrities before you…
The Senior Catering & Events Manager knows having many talents within the same industry leave naysayers envious. Part sales person, part Events Manager, they put the M in multi-tasking.
Using their tenured experience the Senior Catering & Events Manager will sell and coordinate events in the hotel's restaurants and dedicated event space to meet revenue goals. They are the leader of the pack with client relationships and community involvement and an exceptional collaborator within all hotel departments.
The Senior Catering & Events Manager collaborates on service standards, food and beverage minimums and forecasting along with the Events Manager and both are the partner in crime to the Director of Convention Services.
The Nitty-Gritty:
What exactly you will be doing…
In helping you understand your role in working for a world class organization, the following is a list of your essential job responsibilities. Please keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive and that you may be asked to perform other job tasks by your manager not listed below in the constant quest to provide “out of this world” customer service experience for our guests:
Through the usual functions (planning, site inspections, selling, up-selling and detailing) the Senior Catering & Events Manager is responsible for booking events and meeting revenue goals. They set a high bar for the team by booking the highest quality business and motivate all to do the same.
The Senior Catering & Events Manager is cool under pressure and specializes in problem solving (especially when it comes to client relations and event management). As a titan of the industry they are involved in networking organizations and a proud representative of Virgin Hotels. Through untouched relationships they know what is happening with supply, demand and market fluctuations.
They will gather data and prepare strategic plans to meet annual revenue goals. Monthly forecasting preparation, development of banquet menus pricing and establishing revenue minimums will be the focus. Participation in daily business review meetings as well as sales & catering meetings. Extensive knowledge of food and beverage, proper preparation and presentation of food and service standards are a must.
Organizing and leading pre & post-convention meetings with the hotel team (and sometimes the clients too) the Senior Catering & Events Manager will anticipate client needs and special requests.
Along with the Event Manager they are the first line of communication and can't fanny around when they see potential problems, compliments or complaints. Our guest's satisfaction is on top.
* We live to learn. The Senior Catering & Events Manager is open to developing their professional skills through Virgin Hotels organized training programs.
What qualities are we looking for?
You got skills? If you are able to perform the following, then you have come to the right place…
Great team player with the ability create excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments, particularly food & beverage and of course.
Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
Creativity and innovation are essential!
Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation and organization skills of utmost importance
Comply with all safety and health department procedures, as well as, all state and federal liquor laws.
Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate others
Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service
Background must-have:
Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
Candidates must have previous hotel hospitality experience.
Minimum 1-2 years of previous catering sales or conference services experience
Experience in Delphi and Sales Force
Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with clients, guests, vendors, teammates/management, in person, in writing and on the telephone
Proficient computer knowledge.
Just like you communicate through your smart phone via text, social media or an actual phone conversation, please communicate directly with the Director of Sales & Marketing regarding your work schedule, daily work tasks and responsibilities as well as general work-related issues. Face-to-face conversation is preferred of course!
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better - this means not just our guests, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new, or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole hotel. No-one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can't create that special experience for our guest.
Your mission:
Should you choose to accept it…
Unique hybrid, just like celebrities before you…
The Senior Catering & Events Manager knows having many talents within the same industry leave naysayers envious. Part sales person, part Events Manager, they put the M in multi-tasking.
Using their tenured experience the Senior Catering & Events Manager will sell and coordinate events in the hotel's restaurants and dedicated event space to meet revenue goals. They are the leader of the pack with client relationships and community involvement and an exceptional collaborator within all hotel departments.
The Senior Catering & Events Manager collaborates on service standards, food and beverage minimums and forecasting along with the Events Manager and both are the partner in crime to the Director of Convention Services.
The Nitty-Gritty:
What exactly you will be doing…
In helping you understand your role in working for a world class organization, the following is a list of your essential job responsibilities. Please keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive and that you may be asked to perform other job tasks by your manager not listed below in the constant quest to provide “out of this world” customer service experience for our guests:
Through the usual functions (planning, site inspections, selling, up-selling and detailing) the Senior Catering & Events Manager is responsible for booking events and meeting revenue goals. They set a high bar for the team by booking the highest quality business and motivate all to do the same.
The Senior Catering & Events Manager is cool under pressure and specializes in problem solving (especially when it comes to client relations and event management). As a titan of the industry they are involved in networking organizations and a proud representative of Virgin Hotels. Through untouched relationships they know what is happening with supply, demand and market fluctuations.
They will gather data and prepare strategic plans to meet annual revenue goals. Monthly forecasting preparation, development of banquet menus pricing and establishing revenue minimums will be the focus. Participation in daily business review meetings as well as sales & catering meetings. Extensive knowledge of food and beverage, proper preparation and presentation of food and service standards are a must.
Organizing and leading pre & post-convention meetings with the hotel team (and sometimes the clients too) the Senior Catering & Events Manager will anticipate client needs and special requests.
Along with the Event Manager they are the first line of communication and can't fanny around when they see potential problems, compliments or complaints. Our guest's satisfaction is on top.
* We live to learn. The Senior Catering & Events Manager is open to developing their professional skills through Virgin Hotels organized training programs.
What qualities are we looking for?
You got skills? If you are able to perform the following, then you have come to the right place…
Great team player with the ability create excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments, particularly food & beverage and of course.
Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
Creativity and innovation are essential!
Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation and organization skills of utmost importance
Comply with all safety and health department procedures, as well as, all state and federal liquor laws.
Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate others
Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service
Background must-have:
Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
Candidates must have previous hotel hospitality experience.
Minimum 1-2 years of previous catering sales or conference services experience
Experience in Delphi and Sales Force
Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with clients, guests, vendors, teammates/management, in person, in writing and on the telephone
Proficient computer knowledge.
Just like you communicate through your smart phone via text, social media or an actual phone conversation, please communicate directly with the Director of Sales & Marketing regarding your work schedule, daily work tasks and responsibilities as well as general work-related issues. Face-to-face conversation is preferred of course!
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Catering & event manager job description example 3
Boba Guys catering & event manager job description
Brisbane, CA
The catering and events manager will be the owner of all catering related events and projects. They will serve as a department lead for sales, guest experience, coordination, and execution of all events at Boba Guys in multiple markets. As a beverage brand, the majority of requests are beverage only with a variety of onsite events, large pick-up orders, and marketing activation events. As a catering and events manager, you will serve as a brand ambassador for Boba Guys and our products.
YOU WILL
+ Develop strong relationships with guests and clients
+ Execute event timelines and event specifications
+ Communicate with cross functional partners and clients in a timely manner
+ Supervise and delegate to onsite staff
+ Coordinate onsite vendor activities
+ Tour venues, compile and coordinate logistics, and verify event details
+ Create and complete event budgets and invoices
+ Deliver, setup, and breakdown beverages and equipment
+ Coordinate production of all catering items and assist when needed
+ Pack event equipment for upcoming services
+ Load and unload company vehicles
YOU ARE
+ Experienced in catering sales and event management
+ Able to communicate effectively with multiple parties including clients, production teams, marketing, and leadership
+ A brand ambassador for Boba Guys and our products
+ Great at problem solving and have a sense of urgency when completing tasks
+ Excellent with organization and time-management skills
+ A natural leader with a strong attention to detail
WE WILL
+ Offer competitive starting wages and health care options
+ Offer a yearly bonus payout up to 10%
+ Take pride in the quality of our work and the relationships we build with our customers- especially the ones within our teams which means team outings, dinners, and adventures!
+ Celebrate our team's incredible talents and strive to provide numerous opportunities to help grow them while being a part of Boba Guys
+ Share our love for milk tea by offering endless tea on us, every shift. We like to think your family is part of the Boba Guys family, too, so your friends and family will always get a discount
REQUIREMENTS
+ Able to lift and move 50 lbs on occasion and 35lbs regularly
+ Valid driver's license
+ Proficient in Google Suite
+ Available a variety of hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
+ 1-3 years of experience in catering
+ Able to stand on feet for extended periods
+ Ability to travel to multiple locations and markets up to 50% of the time
The catering and events manager will be the owner of all catering related events and projects. They will serve as a department lead for sales, guest experience, coordination, and execution of all events at Boba Guys in multiple markets. As a beverage brand, the majority of requests are beverage only with a variety of onsite events, large pick-up orders, and marketing activation events. As a catering and events manager, you will serve as a brand ambassador for Boba Guys and our products.
YOU WILL
+ Develop strong relationships with guests and clients
+ Execute event timelines and event specifications
+ Communicate with cross functional partners and clients in a timely manner
+ Supervise and delegate to onsite staff
+ Coordinate onsite vendor activities
+ Tour venues, compile and coordinate logistics, and verify event details
+ Create and complete event budgets and invoices
+ Deliver, setup, and breakdown beverages and equipment
+ Coordinate production of all catering items and assist when needed
+ Pack event equipment for upcoming services
+ Load and unload company vehicles
YOU ARE
+ Experienced in catering sales and event management
+ Able to communicate effectively with multiple parties including clients, production teams, marketing, and leadership
+ A brand ambassador for Boba Guys and our products
+ Great at problem solving and have a sense of urgency when completing tasks
+ Excellent with organization and time-management skills
+ A natural leader with a strong attention to detail
WE WILL
+ Offer competitive starting wages and health care options
+ Offer a yearly bonus payout up to 10%
+ Take pride in the quality of our work and the relationships we build with our customers- especially the ones within our teams which means team outings, dinners, and adventures!
+ Celebrate our team's incredible talents and strive to provide numerous opportunities to help grow them while being a part of Boba Guys
+ Share our love for milk tea by offering endless tea on us, every shift. We like to think your family is part of the Boba Guys family, too, so your friends and family will always get a discount
REQUIREMENTS
+ Able to lift and move 50 lbs on occasion and 35lbs regularly
+ Valid driver's license
+ Proficient in Google Suite
+ Available a variety of hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
+ 1-3 years of experience in catering
+ Able to stand on feet for extended periods
+ Ability to travel to multiple locations and markets up to 50% of the time
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024