Catering Manager (TN, Knoxville)

Catering Manager (TN, Knoxville)TN, Knoxville/Alcoa Five Star Breaktime Solutions is searching for a talented Catering Manager who is directly responsible for implementing and following the catering standards and overseeing the catering events. The Catering Manager will also assist where needed in the Dining location when there are no scheduled catering events. Responsibilities: Gather customer requirements (number of guests, event dates, menu items) Plan food and beverage menus considering clients’ preferences and special requests Determine requirements in ingredients and set portions Train and manage wait staff and kitchen personnel Oversee food prep and customer service Manage stock and place orders as needed Help in Dining areas as needed when not working a catering event Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Qualifications: Work experience as a Catering Manager, Restaurant Manager, or similar role Understanding of food hygiene Excellent organizational and time-management skills Customer service attitude Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays if needed General Requirements: Must be able to lift 35-50lbs; on a repetitive basis and have the ability to reach, bend, stoop on a frequent basis. Must be able to consent to a pre-employment background check. Must be able to consent to a drug screen. Ability to follow workplace safety policies and guidelines. Benefits: Full-Time Employee Benefits Package Includes: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Short & Long Term Disability, 401(k), paid vacations and holidays Help us generate 500,000 meals for hungry kids each year via our 501(c)3 charity, Feeding the Future, Inc. Position Information: Status: Full-Time Pay: $47-50k/yr About Five Star Breaktime Solutions: Join one of the nation’s largest on-site food and beverage service providers proudly offering custom solutions to our clients including micro-markets, full-line vending, coffee service, pantry service, sustainable products, water (filtered and bottled) service, catering, and corporate food service. Notice: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO//Veteran /Federal Contractor Location – TN, Knoxville/Alcoa