Catering Manager

Catering Manager

Valleybrook Country Club is looking for an experienced Catering Manager to assist the F B team in all of the catering operations on site.

In this position, you will be helping create memorable experiences for all of our guest regardless of if they are hosting their wedding, social event, or corporate meeting. Supervise the complete catering service operation including setup, staffing, service, and clean up, ensure that guests are satisfied, and ensure the facility is locked up correctly and set for next day.

About Us:

Ron Jaworski Golf strives to be an employer of choice. 

When you join our team, you won't only get to use your skills to help grow our business, you also get to join the rapidly expanding Ron Jaworski Golf family. This diverse team takes pride in working hard and playing hard. We foster a culture of opportunity by helping our employees advance their careers and always look for opportunities to promote and celebrate our hard-working staff.

We are passionate about creating memorable experiences for all of our guests while leading the pack and driving change. We strive to build customers for life by getting involved in the community around us and investing in our youth through Jaws Youth Playbook, our 501(c)(3) non-profit charity.

So, whether you love golf, delicious food, or weddings, apply below to use your talent and skills to bring smiles to our guests faces.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for Growth within the Organization
• Employee Golf Privileges
• Chef Prepared Shift Meals at No Cost to Employees
• Ongoing Country Club/Hospitality Training and Experience
• Employee Discounts

Catering Responsibilities:

Pre-Function:

• Attend BEO meetings weekly

• Schedule employees for optimum and efficient service for each private event

• Order Linen efficiently.  Keep Linens organized

• Prepare assignments for staff assigned to each event. Includes assignments for each portion of the work shift; set-up, reception, event tear-down and side work

• Conduct Pre Shift meeting with the staff. Inspect uniforms, review assignments, and steps of service for each event.  

• Review BEO with staff

• Coordinate with the kitchen / chef

• Ensure room is set up to guests predetermined standards

• Great host for assigned event and stay in contact throughout the event

• Work closely with Food and Beverage Manager and/or Private Event Coordinator to plan all events.

• Check storage areas for proper supplies, organization and cleanliness

• Supervise Uniform Control. Record uniforms issues

• Ensure front and back of the house are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion

• Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation methods for each item to be served

• Ensure that assigned employees have reported to work and report any absent or tardy employees

• Inspect the scheduled function area/room for cleanliness, working condition and proper setup

• Assign stations and side work to in accordance with departmental Procedures

Function:

• Ensure all employees are ready to go when doors open

• Learn the names and personally recognize our guests and regular customers

• Work with host to ensure timing of service

• Have servers on floor at all times possible: busing/clearing/handing guests questions

• Ensure replenishment of items as specified on banquet event orders and requested by function contact

• Anticipate customer’s needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all customers

• Be able to determine when a guest should not be served additional alcoholic beverages, in accordance with alcohol service policies

• Resolves guest complaints within scope of authority; otherwise refers the matter to management.  

• Notifies supervisor and/or security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items or alleged thefts

• Schedule employees breaks in order to not disrupt service

Post Function:

• Ensure that unused food is returned to the kitchen and all other food items are broken down and properly stored

• Total all outstanding charges for the function, prepare check and present to function contact for payment adhering to all cashiering procedures/policies

• Check storage areas for proper supplies, organization and cleanliness

• Informs management of additional supplies needed

• Set the room for next event

Working Conditions:

• Employee must be able to lift/handle up to 60 lbs. occasionally

• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season

• Work weekends and holidays

• Physical activity including long periods of standing, walking, bending

• Operate food service equipment and clean food service areas

• Fast paced high traffic areas with a moderate to loud noise level and eye on labor costs

Qualifications

Salary : $38,000 - $45,000