Catering Manager

The Catering Manager oversees premium catering services at a large sports and entertainment venue. This role leads the catering team, plans and executes events from small meetings to large hospitality functions, and partners with clients to deliver high service standards. The manager monitors budgets, labor, and food costs, maintains food safety and regulatory compliance, and continually improves operations while working a flexible, event-driven schedule in indoor and outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and coach catering staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Build and maintain client relationships and develop customized catering solutions.
• Plan and execute events, managing timelines, logistics, staffing, and equipment.
• Monitor revenue, labor, food costs, and profitability for catering operations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance at all events.
• Maintain accurate schedules, records, and operational reports.
• Coordinate with culinary, sales, and operations teams to meet business goals.
• Support onsite and offsite events, including extended and variable hours.

Required Skills

• Event operations management
• Catering logistics and staffing
• Budgeting and cost control
• Food safety and HACCP compliance
• Hospitality service standards
• Client relationship management
• Team leadership and training
• Inventory management
• Scheduling and labor planning
• Report and documentation management