Caterer

Catering Coordinator

Responsible for all arrangements for catering activities (i.e., banquets, parties, receptions, luncheons and other special activities) requiring food and beverage service catered by the club. Either in person or by letter, obtains pertinent information from member host, such as number of guests expected, seating arrangements, decorations, and music and entertainment desired. Analyzes the requirements of the occasion and decides on suitable types of services to be provided; discusses menu and beverage items and prices to be charged. Draws up party contract and obtains member's signature. Responsible for making the commitment as to arrangements and price to be paid for the services provided. Provides catering service for member's functions held at alternate venues outside the facility (Seascapes/SOCOM/CENTCOM/Conference Center) authorized by policy, regulations and guidelines. Transmits information to chef or head cook and other personnel concerned with party activities; arranges for such details as printing of menus, procurement of decorations and entertainment and table set-ups; arranges for items such as furniture, china, silverware, candles and glasses. Inspects final arrangements for the party to ensure that all contractual arrangements are met insofar as the facility is concerned; greets host and hostess; sets up receiving line if desired; and as required, observes the party in operation to ensure service provided is efficient, courteous and correct from both etiquette and contractual terms. Maintains the party reservation book and party contracts. Plans special membership affairs (i.e., New Year's Eve Dance); plans menus; prepares requests for marketing of programs; arranges music and entertainment; accepts reservations; plans seating charts and table assignments; and as required, observes and supervises parties in progress. Primary purchase card holder for both NAF and APF Purchase Card program.