Catering Manager

Responsibilities:
 

Execute and enforce the true spirit of the Mission Statement of The Weingarten: “Provide memorable experiences.”
 

Manage the cleanliness, quality, efficiency and production of The Weingarten kitchen.

Continuously search for ways to maximize efficiency and increase profit margins.

Manage and train The Weingarten's kitchen staff, with and through other department managers.

Ensure kitchen staff is aware of and can competently handle any new procedures and menu changes.

Always maintain professionalism and high-level customer service.

Always maintain efficiency and productivity of the staff. Track the performance of employees to ensure high-level customer service is always being delivered. Make corrections, suggestions when necessary in conjunction with the Operations Manager.

Enforce and follow the priorities and policies set by the Partners.

Attend management team meetings on a regularly scheduled basis and contribute kitchen-related information.

Assist department managers with their duties when necessary.

Accurately inventory product and consult with vendors for appropriate ordering on a weekly basis.

Accept food orders following proper health code and procedures.

Receive and prepare food orders accurately and as efficiently as possible.
 

Ensure the quality of food going out meets The Weingarten's standards.

Responsible for maintaining a clean & organized kitchen, always ready for inspection.

Maintaining all kitchen equipment and notifying manager/Partner when repairs are needed.

Assist with set up and clean up of events and private parties.

Assist other employees with the Closing Checklist at the end of the night including washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, emptying trash and other tasks that may come up to ensure business is presentable for opening the following day.

Coordinate with Sales Team to ensure all event-related food/beverage are prepared on time and delivered to the customer/event.