Catering Manager JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Catering Manager Salary Guide

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Catering Manager Core Duties and Qualifications

A Catering Manager meets all the organizational needs for catering food and beverage services for events, meetings and other functions. Here, manager is the link between the clients, the kitchen and the service teams expecting to deliver a successful event that creates a first and lasting great impression.

Whether it be about the meal planning, controlling the money, or handling the unexpected problem catering manager’s work is to be the creative problem-solver that provides the client more than he/she expects.

Desired Profile For A Catering Manager

Roles and Duties

As a professional with passion in hospitality, manager is able to coordinate the technical and creative services to provide enjoyable events based on the requirements of the clients. Following are the duties and responsibilities for the catering manager highlight by the top hospitality companies in the UAE:
  • Work together with the customers to schedule the menus and tailor the catering services.
  • Cooperate with chefs and kitchen staff to guarantee the food quality and to prepare it in time.
  • Set and control costs, interact with other people in determination of prices.
  • Oversee the catering services in order to ensure efficient operation when serving people during events.
  • Supervise stock, order-ware, and food safety law enforcement.
  • Handle the client’s feedback and settle any more immediate problems.
  • Organize and present catering areas properly.
  • Keep abreast of improvement trends that will enhance your proposals.

Qualifications And Certifications

The following are the required qualifications of the catering manager outlined by the top hospitality firms:
  • Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:
    • Business administration
    • Hospitality management
    • Food service management
    • Culinary Arts
    • Related field
  • Professional certifications of:
    • Certified Catering Executive (CCE)
    • Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)
    • Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE)
    • Food Safety Certification
    • And others are suggested.

Skills And Expertise

Here are the skills and requirements for the role of catering manager outlined by top hospitality companies:

  • 3-5 years of professional experience in catering, event planning, food and beverages roles, or related fields.
  • Knowledge of catering software like CaterTrax, Catering360, etc.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage client relationships.
  • Leadership and team management.
  • Attention to details.

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