Manager of Catering Jobs in Tennessee

A Manager of Catering in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of catering events. Their roles include liaising with clients to understand their needs and preferences, designing menus, coordinating with chefs and other staff, ensuring the quality of food and service, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. They not only ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event, but also manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, and track and report on catering performance.

Important skills for a Catering Manager include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of food and beverage management. They should also have knowledge of basic accounting, customer service, and negotiation skills. Certifications in food service management or a related field, such as a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, or a Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) certification can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Manager of Catering, a person might have roles such as a Catering Coordinator, Event Planner, or a Sous Chef.

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Banquet Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Provides leadership and direction to banquets catering staff to deliver a customer service in accordance with Sodexo Live! standards and policies. Contributes to goal of making Sodexo Live!...

Catering Lead

  • Tullahoma, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Tullahoma, TN
  • 3 days ago

Maintain Paneras exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Paneras products and services....

Senior Catering Supervisor

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 4 days ago

Location Name: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - 10481007 Location ID: 10481007 Senior Catering Supervisor Location: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - 10481007 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts,...

Banquet Manager - Music City Center

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Provides leadership and direction to banquets catering staff to deliver a customer service in accordance with Sodexo Live! standards and policies. Contributes to goal of making Sodexo Live!...

Banquet Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally. This role will be located at one of Discovery Land...

Banquet Captain

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 6 days ago

Location Name: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - 10481010 Location ID: 10481010 Banquet Captain Location: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY - 10481010 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours...

Events Coordinator

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

Title: Events Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY The Events Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the successful implementation of non-classroom related events for internal stakeholders and...

Banquet Captain

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 9 days ago

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a full-time banquet captain at ASM Knoxville: Knoxville Convention Center and...

Catering Coordinator

  • Germantown, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Germantown, TN
  • 10 days ago

The catering coordinator duties include Coordinate drivers and deliveries for the day; After deliveries check with drivers and guests to make sure everything was satisfactory; Ensure all catering...

Catering Manager

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 11 days ago

This Jimmy John's is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with O'Springs Hospitality LLC, franchisor of the Jimmy John's system.

Food Services Director

  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago

Maintains compliance standards for meal service and food quality. Works with client in maintaining safe work environment in facility....

Events Coordinator- Division of Enrollment Management-UTK (Multiple Positions) University of Tennessee Chattanooga Knoxville, TN Full-time Education Posted on May 19, 2025 Job Description The...

Catering Supervisor

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 15 days ago

Location Name: AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY - 72726009 Location ID: 72726009 Catering Supervisor Location: AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY - 72726009 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours...

Banquet Captain

  • Franklin, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 15 days ago

Hotel: Franklin Embassy Suites 820 Crescent Centre Drive Franklin, TN 37067 Banquet Captain Full time Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence Whats in it...

Events Coordinator - School of Nursing

  • Nashville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 15 days ago

About the Work Unit: With a history dating back to 1908, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has a long-standing reputation for excellence in nursing teaching, practice, informatics and...

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Salary for Manager of Catering Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Manager of Caterings in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.1%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
12.1%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Manager of Caterings in Tennessee
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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