Manager of Catering Jobs in Washington

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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Director of Event Services

  • Kent, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 7 hours ago

POSITION: Director of Event Services DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTS TO: General Manager FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt PAY RATE: $82,000 - 92,500 SUMMARY: ASM Global/SMG, the leader in privately...

Banquet Captain Hotel Leo

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 1 day ago

operation; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Previous food & beverage supervisory experience Basic computer literacy in the Point of Sale system and the sales and catering...

Food and Beverage, Banquets Manager - Hilton Motif Seattle

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

Coordinate and ensure the needs of the Catering department with the managers of interrelated departments. Organize and orchestrate any last-minute changes to functions....

Banquet Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Verifying and Providing Exceptional Customer Service Sets a positive example for guest relations. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels....

Banquet Captain University of Puget Sound

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 9 days ago

What you’ll do: The Brass Tacks Maintains standards for food and beverage quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety Supervises set up of catering events, including tables, buffets, and...

Operations and Events Coordinator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

Alexandria LaunchLabs, created by Alexandria, the pioneer of mission-critical Labspace real estate, is the premier startup platform purpose-built to accelerate the growth of transformative...

Catering Lead

  • Yakima, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 13 days ago

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

Events Manager (Banquet Captain)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago

Attend BEO and catering event meetings or syncs as assigned. Confirm readiness of all event materials, equipment, and guest-facing setups before guest arrival....

Banquet Captain

  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • 14 days ago

operation; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Previous food & beverage supervisory experience Basic computer literacy in the Point of Sale system and the sales and catering...

Sales and Events Coordinator - Hilton Motif Seattle

  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago

The Hilton Motif Seattle is looking for a Sales and Events Coordinator to join their team! What will I be doing? This Sales and Events Coordinator works closely with the hotel Event and Sales...

Events and Catering Operations Manager Pike Brewing

  • Seattle, WA
  • 29 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 29 days ago

Pike Brewing - Events & Catering Ops Manager “People never forget how you made them feel.”...

Kiana Lodge Banquet Captain

  • Suquamish, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Suquamish, WA
  • 30+ days ago

in an effort to provide excellent customer service Communicates frequently with the function’s meeting planner to ensure all instructions are executed correctly Works closely with kitchen to ensure food...

Banquet Captain- 4 Diamond Hotel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Rate of pay: $17.66 plus tip point A day in the life Responsibilities include providing ridiculously personal experiences and leading all aspects of banquet functions including the setup of catering...

Banquet Captain

  • Shelton, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shelton, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Position: Full-Time Location: Shelton, Washington Pay: Hourly rate based on experience We are seeking a Banquet Captain to supervise and manage banquet events at...

Banquet Captain (On-Call)

  • Auburn, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Promote positive guest relations and handle complaints and suggestions. Work closely with the kitchen to ensure food quality and presentation standards....

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Salary for Manager of Catering Jobs in Washington

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 Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.1%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
12.0%
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 Washington
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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