Catering Manager jobs in Haverhill, MA

What you’ll do

As the Catering Manager you will work together with the catering staff and kitchen staff to create the center of every party, the food!

• You will consult with clients to plan and determine event requirements, including number of guests and size of venue.

• You discuss menu choices and associated costs with clients.

• You collaborate with the chef regarding special items to be added to the menu.

• You supervise catering staff and preparation of orders.

• You set up and arrange serving stations, lines, tableware, serveware, and silverware.

• You ensure proper food safety and sanitation.

• You maintain accurate records of costs for catering services.

• You collect payment for food and services as specified in contract.

• You address problems or complaints concerning food or services provided.

• Performs other related duties as required

What we need from you

You have prior restaurant experience working in a fast-paced environment, and have good communication skills. You can meet production goals with limited supervision. You have, or are willing to obtain, a ServeSafe (Food Handlers) Certification. You like being part of a team and you are courteous and friendly to others. You also don’t mind working weekends and holidays. You are able to travel between our locations in Gloucester and Andover to manage catering for both locations.

Physical Requirements

• You’re comfortable standing for long periods of time. 

• You can walk briskly for short periods of time throughout your shift.

• You can reach, bend and stoop and lift and carry for short distances up to 50lbs on a regular, consistent basis. 

• You are able to work in an environment that has extreme heat (grill/oven) and extreme cold (freezer). 

• You are able to operate restaurant equipment including but not limited to grills, fryers and steamers with temperatures up to 500 degrees. 

• You can use knives, food processors and choppers. 

• You can read and comprehend recipes/product-plating specifications written in English.

• You are comfortable loading and unloading goods from delivery vehicles.