Catering manager
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Demonstrated ability to develop staff, manage multiple sites, and communicate with clients. Ensured positive and high-quality service to the clients working alongside other operational managers with a focus on leadership, employee safety, and development.

• Took part in client meetings to fully understand event and food requirements, budgets, meal price adjustments, and menu options.
• Conducted event site service evaluations, developing and implementing action plans and changes needed to meet company standards.
• Provided on-site constructive craft and gross margin staff training to minimize wastage and maximize company profits.
• Attended to and took all necessary actions to prevent accidents, lost property, damages, and irregularities.
• Stayed up-to-date with current and popular food trends through social media, food magazines, and trade events.

Leveraged years of hospitality and catering principles to deliver food handling and preparation as well as customer event success through on-time delivery of contracted products and services. Coordinated with event venue staff, hosts, vendors, and planners to realize seamless event execution.

• Built fledgling catering start-up from $10k to $100k in annual revenues by promoting flawless catering reputation.
• Generated three recurring clients keeping the company on retainer after demonstrating superior catering quality at audition events.