Catering Operations Manager

Catering Operations ManagerThe Dalcy is now hiring a Catering Operations Manager! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Operations Manager with 2 years of catering operations experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.A few of our benefits:Competitive salaryQuarterly bonusPaid time off - including paid holidays, personal days & vacation401(k)Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insuranceDental & vision insuranceLife, accident protection & critical illness insuranceDomestic partner benefitsRestaurant discountsEmployee assistance program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellnessWhy work with Lettuce?Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-VerifyResponsibilities:Manage the setup and breakdown and oversee the hosting of onsite and offsite catering events, including management and supervision of back of house (BOH) and front of house (FOH) operations teams, in consultation and collaboration with clients, sales and catering teams, vendors and othersPresent invoices to guests, accurately process payments, and balance sales/receiptsComprehend and execute specific catering event instructions and timelines, and respond quickly to changing priorities as well as expedite any contract changes as communicated from the Sales & Catering teamEnsure all event setups/breakdowns are performed in a timely mannerCoordinate with onsite AV/Technical team and assist with set up/breakdown, operation and maintenance of in-house audio visual equipment as neededAttend tastings and meetings and communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the teamPartner with GM and designated managers and trainers to interview, hire, onboard, train, schedule, supervise and develop catering team employeesMaintain a list of preferred vendors including but not limited to vendors for valet parking companies, security companies, etc.Model and promote teamwork across all teamsUse tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesyWork a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as neededMove and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 poundsQualifications:2-3 years of Catering Operations / Events experience in a full-service restaurantSkilled in leading and developing teamsSalary Range: USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.