Director Of Catering Jobs in Florida

Job Title: BANQUET MANAGER EVENT COORDINATOR Company: Location: Gainesville, FL Description: We are seeking a Manager Event Coordinator for a Downtown Banquet. RESPONSIBILITIES: .Responsible for the management and execution of an effective catering program to achieve maximum exposure of services. ·Direct the activities of event staff as required, including but not limited to: Performance evaluations. Coordinate scheduling of event staff to provide adequate staffing. Instruct employees on policies, procedures, duties. Handle disciplinary matters. ·Set up a defined period of time to meet with potential clients, if requested by our client. ·Oversee execution of catering events, including meeting with prospective clients, touring the facility, reviewing menus with clients, culinary, and catering team, ensuring appropriate room set-up, managing the time-line of events, up-selling food and beverage, and follow-up with clients after events. ·Coordinate specifics of the BEO and any special needs of the client with all persons necessary and communicate all relevant information pertaining to catering events to appropriate departments. ·On event days, observe and offer assistance with the daily catering event operations, and oversee all catering functions; uphold guest service standards. Investigate food quality. ·Order and maintain all inventories for non-event catering. Determine quantities of related products required; purchase products on behalf of the company (if applicable), following established company guidelines; ensure product quality; control costs. ·Prepare various operation reports; keep records pertaining to purchases sales and requisitions. ·Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: ·3-5 years catering and management experience; experience in catering functions for up to 300 people with a wide range of menus. .Strong food knowledge and previous experience supervising professional chefs and kitchen staff required. ·Pleasant personality a must! Competitive and Fair Wages. Please reply to this ad with a resume and most recent photo we will contact you.

Job Title: Catering Manager Company: Location: Gainesville, FL Description: Catering Manager Description - Directly responsible for the management and execution of an effective catering program to achieve optimum exposure of services - Direct the activities of shift supervisors/unit personnel as required; evaluate performance, coordinate scheduling of personnel to provide adequate staffing, instruct employees on policies, procedures, duties; handle disciplinary matters - Set up a defined period of time to meet with potential clients, if requested by our client - Oversee execution of catering events, including meeting with prospective clients, touring the facility, reviewing menus with clients, Culinary and catering team, inputting menu into Reserve, ensuring appropriate room set-up, managing the time-line of events, up-selling food and beverage, and follow-up with clients after events - Coordinate specifics of the BEO and any special needs of the client with all persons necessary and communicate all relevant information pertaining to catering events to appropriate departments - Observe and offer assistance with the daily catering event operations on event days, and oversee all catering functions; uphold guest service standards. Investigate food quality. - Order and maintain all inventories for non-event catering. Determine quantities of related products required; purchase products on behalf of the company (if app), following established company guidelines; ensure product quality; control costs - Prepare various operation reports; keep records pertaining to purchases sales and requisitions Other duties as assigned Requirements - 3-5 years catering and management experience; experience in catering functions for up to 500 people with a wide range of menus - Strong food knowledge and previous experience supervising professional chefs and kitchen employees required

Job Title: Catering Coordinator Company: Location: Ocala, FL Description: Our Catering Coordinator - Provides above average customer service and product to local businesses, schools and community organizations. Promote, prepare, and provide pleasant and responsive catering experiences. Builds and maintains steady base of contacts and customers by calling on local businesses and organizations, encouraging them to engage catering services for their social and business events. Prepare sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods for catering orders/deliveries. Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating and resolving complaints about food quality and/or service. Accomplish catering goals by accepting ownership. We Offer *Competitive Rate of Pay starting at $13.50 per hour *Generous Bonus and Incentive Plans * Opportunity for Growth with an Exciting Career Path.

Job Title: Banquet Captain Company: Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront Location: Jacksonville, FL Description: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Supervising 1-12 Banquet servers -Supervising 1-3 Housepersons -Assisting in set-up/service as needed -Meeting and greeting group contacts and all passengers -Ensuring excellent service and 100% guest satisfaction -Break down, clean-up and closeout paperwork, etc This position reports to the Banquet Manager.

Job Title: Banquet Manager Company: Starwood Location: Hollywood, FL Description: aspireAny hotel can offer you a job. But Westin proposes a gratifying career as distinct as our reputation. Through experience, training and strategic career development, our associates are inspired to achieve their goals while positively impacting the lives of our guests. Their roles are as important as they are rewarding. At Westin, you can learn, grow and succeed. Exceptional benefits, treaining and perks provide the basis for renewing work experience. Be inspired to be your best. Be Westin.who we areWhen you go to work , it might as well be on the beach! The Westin Diplomat Resort Spa, Hollywood, Florida features over 1,000 guest rooms, 7 restaurant and lounges, boutique shopping, championship gold and tennis facilities, European -style Spa, not to mention a 210,000 sq foot convention center, 60foot atrium lobby and a one of a kind infinity edged pool featuring two waterfalls. Regardless of where your interests lie, a great opportunity awaits you at Westin. The possibilities are endless. Take control of your career, and your life today. Be Westin.job descriptionAs a Banquet Manager you will need to effectively monitor the daily operation of the Banquet Department, providing support and guidance to the Banquet team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing all event orders and resumes in order to determine appropriate staffing levels, room assignments, decor etc. in accordance to guest specifications; coordinate with kitchen and all supportive departments in order to ensure a successful event; act as guest liaison; hire, train and coach staff accordingly.

Job Title: Banquet Captain Company: Starwood Location: Hollywood, FL Description: aspireAny hotel can offer you a job. But Westin proposes a gratifying career as distinct as our reputation. Through experience, training and strategic career development, our associates are inspired to achieve their goals while positively impacting the lives of our guests. Their roles are as important as they are rewarding. At Westin, you can learn, grow and succeed.Exceptional benefits, training and perks provide the basis for renewing work experience. Be inspired to be your best. Be Westin.who we areWhen you go to work, it might as well be on the beach! The Westin Diplomat Resort Spa, Hollywood, Florida features over 1,000 guest rooms, 7 restaurant and lounges, boutique shopping, championship gold and tennis facilities, European -style Spa, not to mention a 210,000 sq foot convention center, 60foot atrium lobby and a one of a kind infinity edged pool featuring two waterfalls. Regardless of where your interests lie, a great opportunity awaits you at Westin. The possibilities are endless. Take control of your career, and your life today. Be Westin.position descriptionServe guests at a level of service as established be departmental management. Supervise banquet staff at all stages of a function from set up to break down.

Job Title: Catering Manager, Chartwells Higher Education Company: Location: Pensacola, FL Description: Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry?s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one ? to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business ? from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it?s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it?s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success: Job Description: Chartwells Higher Education brings fresh ideas and innovative concepts to higher education foodservice. We have quickly established ourselves as the leading college and university foodservice partner in the industry, and were twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nations Restaurant News. While we reflect on a proud past, we keep a keen eye on what is yet to come, especially in the areas of culinary development and nutrition. We foster development in a setting where mobility, teamwork, and communication flourish. This position is responsible for managing the catering department. You oversee all internal and external catering for the account. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, along with ensuring that the food and service at the functions is of superior quality. You will handle the following: Responsibilities: Train catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation and customer service. Track and monitor the labor and food cost for each event. Maintain excellent client relationships. Work with the Chef in creating menus. Qualifications: AS degree preferred. Three to five years of foodservice management experience preferred. Catering experience is required. Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent communication skills. Catering experience is required. Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best. Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

Job Title: BANQUET CAPTAIN Company: Fontainebleau Miami Beach Location: Miami Beach, FL Description: Title: BANQUET CAPTAINProperty: MiamiJob Code:  Department: Food and BeverageShift: VariedEmployment Status: Full–TimeThe Banquet Captain will be responsible to assist the Banquet Manager for the overall management of the Food and Beverage service operation for all Conference and Catering Events to ensure the maximization of potential revenues, quality standards and services, and guest satisfaction.Requires knowledge of banquet and catering concepts, practices, and procedures. Effective supervisory and communication skills. Well organized and demonstrated strong problem solving skills. Budgeting and analytical skills with the ability to trouble shoot and analyze complex data.  Ability to operate office equipment (i.e., computer, 10–key, copier, fax, and telephone). Knowledge, understanding, and compliance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels, and other instructions. Ability to develop strong professional relationships with vendors, guests and employees   Requires mobility. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Ability to push and/or pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.  Sense of smell, taste, touch and sound. Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and colors. Normal vision and hearing range.   Require high school education or equivalent. College degree preferred. Minimum of three years experience as a Banquet Captain in a high quality, high volume catering and convention operation. Two years supervisory experience preferred.

Job Title: Catering Coordinator Company: Covelli Enterprises, Panera Br Location: Clearwater, FL Description: We are looking for a Catering Coordinator for our Clearwater location.  Have you been working in the restaurant industry and wondering where to go for a career? We are currently hiring for our Via Panera Catering Coordinator for the Clearwater area! Utilize your sales, marketing, and restaurant skills to take your career in the food industry to the next level! At Panera, we put great effort into creating fine artisan breads, mouth-watering deserts, and the very freshest soups, sandwiches and salads, choosing only the finest ingredients. This means we are just as selective about the people we hire. We're looking for passionate people who share our commitment to quality and an unequaled dedication to excellence. Panera invites you to join a company recognized as one of business weeks "100 Hot Growth Companies". We're currently adding to our growing team by hiring: CATERING COORDINATOR Exciting career opportunity to develop and manage a rapidly expanding in-store catering business. The potential is endless... if you are a high energy, hands on self starter apply now for immediate consideration. Provide above average customer service and product to local businesses, schools and community organizations. Promote, prepare, and provide pleasant and responsive catering experiences. Builds and maintains steady base of contacts and customers by calling on local businesses and organizations; encouraging them to engage catering services for their social and business events. Estimate cost and amounts of ingredients; minimizing waste; placing orders with suppliers; scheduling delivery of fresh food and beverages; receiving and checking the content of deliveries; evaluating the quality of salads, sandwiches, soups and baked goods. Prepare sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods in a safe, secure, legal, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation and quality of food preparation and service standards and procedures; conforming to regulations. Comply with sanitation and legal regulations of the catering kitchen and remote kitchens. Identify current and future customer service requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating and resolving complaints about food quality and/or service. Accomplish catering services goals by accepting ownership. Must have reliable transportation. Poses a valid Florida Drivers license. Clear DMV record and the ability to travel locally. Ability to work the Day Shift. GREAT COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES: * Competitive Rate of Pay * Generous Bonus and Incentive Plans * Opportunity for Growth * Monday through Friday workweekExciting career opportunity to develop and manage a rapidly expanding in- store catering business.Job Requirements * Minimum of 1 year restaurant experience; preferably in a catering role or a to-go specialist.* Desire to work in a very fast paced, ever-changing environment * Excellent time management skills * Ability to handle multiple tasks * Reliable transportation and a valid Florida drivers license * Demonstrated ability to creatively organize and expand business opportunities * Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to work variable hours daily Monday - Friday with some weekend hours * Desire to take ownership and increase weekly catering sales  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!www.twitter.com/PaneraTampawww.facebook.com/panera.tampa

Job Title: Supervisor-Catering Scv Ops - Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel Company: Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina Location: Tampa, FL Description: Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina 700 S Florida Ave Tampa, FL, 33602 Marriott seeks talented people to join their staff! At Marriott, you define what success means to you, and then we help make it happen. With opportunities for building your skills, colleagues who share your enthusiasm, and a clear career path with challenging work that provides direction for growth and promotion. If you’re the kind of person who wants to be challenged, supported, and applauded, this is where you belong. FORTUNE magazine recognized Marriott International as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”, for the tenth consecutive year. Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina is currently accepting applications for the following position: Supervisor-Catering Scv Ops – AM/PM Ensure staff is working together as a team. Inspect grooming and attire of staff, and rectify any deficiencies. Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met. Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Set up banquet area/room, ensuring cleanliness and proper set up of furniture/equipment. Inspect and maintain table set-ups for cleanliness, neatness and agreement with group requirements and company standards, and resolve any problems. Document pertinent information in appropriate department logbook. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. Apply on Line Register to View http://greatjobs.marriott.com http://trabajos.marriott.com Upon entering the application website, search for openings by Zip Code. Then click Submit. Click the “View Open Positions and Apply” link to be taken to a list of departments with open positions. On the department page, select the appropriate department and then the open positions in that department will appear. From there, click “Apply Now” and begin filling out the entire application until you receive a message indicating your completion. Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K)Profit Sharing, Free Meals, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Company Paid Incentives, Career Advancement, Room Discount. EOE/M/F/D/V