Director of Catering - Los Angeles, United States - BMRS

Description

• Develops and implements a robust, streamlined catering program companywide, including but not limited to: comprehensive catering service, marketing plans, menu offerings, systems and procedures
• Participates in employee meetings, reviews, and training programs
• Setting up and improving catering systems for all store locations so they can be replicated for future openings
• Local outreach and driving sales
• Attend events, festivals, and other offsite catering functions as needed
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of all sales functions and transactions and implement systems to streamline this process
• Must communicate and work closely with the operations team to drive sales and expand the catering business
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup
• Manages in compliance with Company established policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Responds in a timely manner to customer issues and resolves complaints
• Maintain effective communication, direction, support, timely feedback and recognition of performance
• Provides support and coaching to team members to drive high levels of performance, job satisfaction, and personal growth
• Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business dictates

• Minimum 35+ years of progressive experience as a Director of Catering, Senior Catering Manager, Catering Sales Manager, Catering Operations Manager, or comparable role with a respected, preferably highvolume catering and/or events company
• Offsite catering experience is highly preferred
• Experience managing and training teams across multiple locations
• Strong catering sales experience with proven success in achieving sales goals
• Experience in accurate forecasting, and preparation of sales plans and financial reports
• Must be able to create and maintain a team atmosphere companywide and ensure that management is appropriately trained on catering processes and procedures
• Must be very detailoriented & can prioritize multiple tasks at once
• Quick to think on the fly and can swiftly come up with solutions to unexpected issues
• Able to multitask and remain organized in a very fastpaced environment
• Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with FOH and culinary teams, clientele, and vendors
• Can easily adapt to the dynamic needs of a multifaceted business
• Highenergy with excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong PC skills with a working knowledge of including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, and Outlook
• Highly organized and creative
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in a crossfunctional setting
• Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed for special circumstances

• Base Salary in the $90120k range DOE
• 100% Medical & Dental Coverage
• 401K
• Mileage and Travel Reimbursement
• PTO + Sick Days

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• 3 years
• 5 years

• Fast casual restaurant

• 10 hour shift

• Weekends as needed