Catering Manager

Overview River Landing at Sandy Ridge is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) committed to excellence and compassion in service. Our mission is simple yet powerful: "To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of those we serve." Responsibilities and Duties Client Consultation: Meet with clients to understand event goals, determine requirements, and propose tailored food and beverage options. Menu Planning: Collaborate with the culinary team and Executive Chef to design customized menus that meet both client preferences and budget expectations. Staff Leadership: Manage training and supervise catering and wait staff. Create staff schedules for events and assign tasks to ensure optimal event staffing. Logistics and Coordination: Responsible for event setups, seating arrangements, and equipment to meet venue standards and BEO (Banquet Event Order) requirements. Financial Management: Track catering expenses, cash boxes for dining venues, monitor food and labor costs for events, and maintain accurate administrative records to maximize profitability. Quality and Compliance: Enforce all workplace, food safety, and hygiene regulations, including ServSafe and HACCP programs. Trend Research: Keep up with catering trends, displays, and menu items to elevate the overall guest experience. Qualifications and Skills Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years of hands-on experience in catering, event planning, or food and beverage management. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong aptitude for customer relationship management. Organization: Outstanding multitasking ability with a proven track record of handling high-stress environments and deadlines. Technical Skills: Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) Certification: Valid ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain). Physical Demands & Work Environment Ability to lift a minimum of 25-30 lbs. Prolonged periods of walking or standing on your feet. Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules. Benefits Competitive pay + Paid Time Off (PTO) Affordable health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility Access to Wellness Center & employee wellness programs Access to earned wages before payday Robust training and growth through PHI University & Leadership Academy Scholarship and referral opportunities Supportive, faith-based, and team-driven work culture #J-18808-Ljbffr