Catering Lead at Kune Food

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE:

Versatile and well organized catering lead to oversee our catering channel. Finalize sales contracts and ensure catering order forms reflect customer requirements. Shall be able to consult with clients to determine requirements, supervising catering staff, and coordination of the serving of food during events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determining customer requirements and proposing catering options.
• Negotiating prices and preparing meticulous catering order forms.
• Planning menus and overseeing venue, equipment, food and service preparation.
• Training and supervising catering staff as well as scheduling staff shifts.
• Liaising with customers, commercial team, chefs, specialized catering equipment providers.
• Overseeing the serving of meals and beverages, seating arrangements and clearing of tables.
• Monitoring the availability of catering stock and supplies and ordering replenishment.
• Tracking catering expenses and maintaining accurate records.
• Adhering to food and health industry regulations and standards.
• Researching catering trends and promoting competitive catering services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in hospitality and food & beverage.
• 3 - 5 years experience in catering management / food & beverage management or similar.
• Knowledge of electronic catering management systems.
• Exceptional ability to deliver catering services within budget and on time.
• Experience in training and overseeing staff.
• Ability to coordinate catering requirements with customers, chefs and suppliers.
• The ability to apply industry knowledge to improve catering services.
• Advanced knowledge of best practices in catering management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• A positive and can-do attitude.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for projects undertaken.
• Passionate about automation and optimization in daily tasks.
• A strong proponent of the Don’t Repeat Yourself principle.
• Open-minded, confident, humble, self-managing, team player.
• Patient and consistent when guiding team members.