Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Catering Manager to lead and oversee all catering operations. The ideal candidate will manage events from planning to execution, ensuring exceptional food quality, service, and client satisfaction. This role requires solid leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Outdoor Catering Operations

- Manage end-to-end outdoor catering operations at external venues, corporate premises, private residences, wedding locations, and other approved destinations.
- Conduct venue inspections to assess infrastructure, kitchen facilities, utilities, accessibility, guest flow, safety requirements, and logistical feasibility.
- Develop detailed event execution plans covering manpower, transportation, food dispatch, equipment, crockery, cutlery, linen, furniture, beverages, and service stations.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef and Culinary team to ensure food quality, safe transportation, temperature control, timely delivery, and appropriate presentation at external venues.
- Supervise loading, dispatch, setup, service, replenishment, dismantling, and return of all hotel equipment and assets.
- Establish contingency plans for adverse weather, traffic delays, power failures, equipment breakdowns,



and last-minute changes in guest numbers.
- Ensure that all external vendors and service partners adhere to agreed operational, hygiene, safety, and service standards.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment movement, inventory, consumption, breakage, and losses for each assignment.
- Ensure the outdoor catering experience reflects companys luxury positioning and service philosophy.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field (preferred).
- Proven experience as a Catering Manager or in a similar role within the food and beverage industry.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple events and teams simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Key Skills:
- Event planning and coordination
- Staff management
- Client relationship management
- Cost control and budgeting
- Food safety and hygiene compliance
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Megha Food Producs
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