Catering Director - Atlanta, United States - ATR International

    ATR International
    ATR International Atlanta, United States

    1 month ago

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    Restaurants / Food Service
    Description

    Atlanta, GA

    Full-time

    Salary: $70k-90k

    The Catering Services Director is responsible for planning and leading the entire catering operation across multiple units or in a large account. They will be responsible for the Catering team, planning, and completing catering orders and special events. Additionally, the Catering Services Director will be responsible for the budgets and financial goals of the department.

    Coordinate total catering operations to include duties such as booking events, supervising teams, developing, selecting, and costing menus, pricing, hiring, and departmental administration

    Be responsible for all aspects of preparation, service, and cleanup for multiple catering operations

    Develop and implement catering solutions to meet customers' needs

    Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport

    Develop and implement annual comprehensive marketing plan for catering, including but not limited to collateral, sales strategies, and marketing budgets

    Establish and implement service and presentation standards for all catering operations, implement processes to ensure compliance and consistency

    Implement new services to support base business growth and client retentions

    Stay ahead of and advise clients, customers and staff on current catering trends and products

    Facilitate the delivery of prepared food built from banquet event orders

    Participate in sales process and negotiations of contracts and assist clients in planning special events

    Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering standards are followed

    Responsible for setting and delivering sales, food, and labor targets

    Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management

    Responsible for components accounting functions including accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables

    Ensure compliance with all food, occupational and environmental safety policies

    Key Skills:

    1. 4+ years catering, and events experience required

    2. 3+ years management experience required

    3. Strong communication skills

    4. Available to work event-based hours

    5. Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years in the food service industry