Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and organized Catering Manager to manage end-to-end catering operations, including event planning, client coordination, food service, staff management, logistics, vendor coordination, and quality control. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality catering services while maintaining customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily catering operations and ensure smooth execution of all events.
- Coordinate with clients to understand event requirements, guest count, menu, budget, and service expectations.
- Plan and execute catering for weddings, corporate events, parties, conferences, and social functions.
- Prepare event schedules, function sheets, manpower plans, and service requirements.
- Coordinate with kitchen, service, logistics, housekeeping, and other departments.
- Supervise catering staff and allocate duties according to event requirements.
- Train and motivate staff to maintain high standards of service and professionalism.
- Ensure timely setup of catering venues, buffet counters, dining areas, equipment, and service stations.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and timely service.
- Manage transportation and logistics of food, equipment, crockery, cutlery, linen, and other catering materials.
- Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, decorators, and external service providers.
- Maintain proper inventory and monitor stock consumption, wastage, and breakage.
- Monitor catering costs and ensure effective utilization of resources.
- Handle client feedback, complaints, and special requests professionally.
- Assist the sales team with client meetings, quotations, menu discussions, and event proposals.
- Ensure proper billing, documentation, and reconciliation of catering expenses.




- Conduct pre-event briefings and post-event reviews with the catering team.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, event planners, corporate customers, and vendors.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly catering performance reports.
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve service quality, and develop repeat business.

Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Catering, Event Management, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of experience in catering, banquet operations, hotel F&B;, or event management.
- Strong experience in handling weddings, corporate events, parties, and outdoor catering.
- Excellent communication, client-handling, and negotiation skills.
- Strong team management and leadership abilities.
- Valuable knowledge of food service, catering logistics, menu planning, and event execution.
- Experience in inventory management, costing, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
- Good knowledge of MS Office and Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Key Skills
- Catering Operations
- Event Management
- Banquet Operations
- Outdoor Catering
- Event Planning & Execution
- Client Coordination
- Customer Service
- Team Management
- Manpower Planning
- Food & Beverage Service
- Menu Coordination
- Catering Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
- Budget Management
- Vendor Management
- Quality Control
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Guest Complaint Handling
- Billing & Documentation
- MS Excel & Reporting
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Professionalism

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Catering Manager (Jaipur)
🏢 QTONET PRIVATE
📍 Jaipur