Senior Catering Manager
CurrentOversaw all aspects of catering operations within the college campus, ensuring exceptional service, high-quality food offerings, and seamless event execution. Collaborated with various campus departments, clients, and culinary teams to deliver memorable and successful catering experiences. Responsibilities:Collaborate with clients to understand event requirements, dietary restrictions, and event logistics.Plan and execute a diverse range of events, including meetings, conferences, seminars, and special campus functions.Coordinate with various campus departments to ensure smooth event logistics, from setup to teardown.Operations ManagementOversee the day-to-day catering operations, ensuring all events are executed flawlessly and on schedule.Manage staffing levels and assignments, including servers, bartenders, and event setup teams.Monitor inventory levels of catering supplies and equipment and place orders as needed.Customer RelationsBuild strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, requests, and feedback promptly and professionally.Provide exceptional customer service, going above and beyond to exceed client expectations.Compliance and SafetyEnsure compliance with health and safety regulations and food handling guidelines.Maintain a safe and clean catering environment, adhering to sanitation standards.Training and DevelopmentTrain and mentor catering staff to deliver excellent service and maintain a high standard of professionalism.Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and teamwork.