Responsibilities
 
• Manage the food and beverage provision for functions and events
• Supervise catering and waiting staff at functions
• Plan menus in consultation with chefs
• Recruit and train permanent and casual staff
• Organise, lead and motivate the catering team
• Plan staff shifts 
• Ensure health and safety regulations are strictly observed
• Budget and establish financial targets and forecasts
• Monitor the quality of the product and service provided
• Keep financial and administrative records
• Manage the payroll and monitor spending levels
• Maintain stock levels and order new supplies as required
• Interact with customers if involved with front of house work
• Liaise with suppliers and clients

Requirements

Relevant degree and HND subjects include:
• Business or management studies
• Culinary arts or culinary management
• Food science and technology
• Hospitality management
• Hotel and catering management.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to think on your feet and take initiative
• Tact and diplomacy
• Teamworking skills
• The ability to lead and motivate staff
• Administrative ability and IT literacy
• Numeracy and financial skills in order to manage a budget
• An appreciation of customer expectations and commercial demands
• Stamina and the ability to work under pressure


Catering Manager Recruitment Agency in London, Hospitality Recruitment Agency in London