We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager to join our team! As our Catering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing our catering operations to ensure all events at Little Creek are a success. You will be responsible for planning and organizing catering events, operating the catering facility, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the highest quality of service is provided. You must be organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent customer service and communication skills. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, plus prior experience as a Catering Manager, we'd love to hear from you.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage client relations and maintain employee and vendor relations to run a successful catering facility. Assist clients in the planning process, to include room design and layout and may include helping the client find other service providers such as disc jockeys, limousine companies, photographers, videographers etc.Maintain a visible presence during an event to answer any questions that may arise and be the central contact during the event. As needed by Banquet Manager. Work closely with the Banquet Chef and the client to choose a proper menu. Prepare examples of common menus for a client before the meeting and arrange to offer samples of the food at menu planning meetings. Coordinate with other departments for special event needs relating to staffing for the food and beverage requirements.Resolve complaints made by clients and/or employees regarding food and/or service.Responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping relating to billing, payroll, and budgets. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GEDMinimum of three years current supervisory experience.Minimum of three years Sales and/or Banqueting experience.Minimum of three years Food and Beverage experience.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Class II Gaming License issued from the Squaxin Island Gaming Commission. Washington State Food Worker Card.Class 12 Mixologist Permit.To learn more about working at Little Creek Casino Resort, visit: https://littlecreek.com/careers/{rel="nofollow"}
LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT VISION AND MISSION EXPECTATIONS:
Little Creek Casino Resort Team Members display their best performance with professional and energetic behavior to promote us as the friendliest casino to our distinguished guests and the best place to work with quality jobs in the region to our team members.
Little Creek Casino Resort is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.