Catering Director
Taher - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
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We are adding an energetic, knowledgeable catering supervisor to our team!
Essential Functions: * Responsible for reading and understanding all event work orders to make an appropriate plan in order to execute the event and its timeline.
* Planning and executing marketing strategies to promote catering business * Involved in event operations including guest relations, logistics, quality improvement and food safety
* Responsible for selling and increasing catering revenu * Tracks and monitors labor and food cost for each catering event * Maintains excellent verbal and written communication with all catering clients * Alerts area manager to any potential problems: consistently monitoring standards and makes recommendations for improvements * Ensures all post-event breakdowns and side work are done correctly * Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned by leadership
Who we are: Taher, Inc. is a family owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, , and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.
We are proud to offer competitive benefits including: * Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities * Health and dental insurance * Work-Life balance * Free daily lunch * Uniforms provided * Safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided * Employee training and development * Opportunities for advancement * Culture of inclusion and belonging
* Minimum of 3-5 years catering experience; hotels or high-end catering a plus * Knowledge of food and catering trends * Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional customer service and organizational skills * Ability to problem solve, analyze, and make effective decisions * Self-motivated, detail oriented, and possess the ability to multi-task * Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft office products * SERV Safe Certification preferred * Able to pass a criminal background check
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