Catering Manager | $81K$90K

Catering Manager | $81K–$90K
Johnson City, TN | On-site

Yanny Almanzar
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 929-523-6975
Email: [email protected]

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Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Catering Manager for an on-site position in Johnson City, Tennessee. This role oversees high-volume catering sales and operations exceeding $1.5 million in managed catering volume and is responsible for event execution, team supervision, cost controls, catering operations, and coordination between sales, culinary, and front-of-house teams.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Oversee high-volume catering sales and functions exceeding $1.5M in managed catering volume.
• Manage catering operations from planning through execution, including multiple events in a single day and VIP or high-profile events.
• Supervise catering and food-service staff and oversee day-to-day operational priorities.
• Coordinate with clients, customers, sales, culinary, and front-of-house teams to support accurate and timely event fulfillment.
• Manage food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, procurement, and catering resources.
• Support account revenue and operating profit through effective catering operations and cost management.

COMPENSATION
• $81,000–$90,000 annual salary
• Sign-on bonus eligible; amount not disclosed
• Relocation assistance available for qualifying candidates who advance in the process; specific amount is discussed after the initial screen

ROLE
• Direct daily catering events, including food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations.
• Oversee the sales process for catering and/or conference services.
• Work with clients and customers to design and execute events.
• Ensure employees have the equipment, supplies, and resources required to meet operational goals, cost controls, and deadlines.
• Establish and maintain food and physical safety standards in the work environment.
• Manage catering budgets and control labor, inventory, equipment, and material costs, making adjustments when necessary.
• Supervise employees by delegating, assigning, and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards.
• Coordinate between sales, culinary, and front-of-house teams to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of catering orders, including last-minute needs.
• Maintain staff payroll and schedules using Kronos.
• Review catering event orders and weekly catering sheets for accuracy.
• Address client questions while following established catering policies and procedures.

ENVIRONMENT
• On-site catering and university dining environment
• High-volume catering operation supporting university events and community functions

BENEFITS
Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision care and wellness programs
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience REQUIRED
• Minimum 3 years of catering, food production, food service management, or related experience REQUIRED
• Minimum 3 years of management experience with direct supervisory responsibility over catering or food-service staff REQUIRED
• Experience managing high-volume catering operations and VIP catering events, including multiple events in a single day REQUIRED
• Experience overseeing catering sales and operations at or above $1.5M in managed catering volume REQUIRED
• Experience managing catering cost controls, including labor, inventory, equipment, and materials REQUIRED
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Johnson City, TN REQUIRED
• Legal authorization to work in the United States for any employer without current or future immigration sponsorship REQUIRED

Preferred
• Experience with Kronos or a comparable timekeeping and labor-management system
• Experience coordinating catering fulfillment between sales, culinary, and front-of-house teams

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Yanny directly at 929-523-6975.