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Description

Catering Manager | $81K-$90K
Johnson City, TN | On-site
Yanny Almanzar
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 929-523-6975
Email: Yanny@heartlinestaffing.com
Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Yanny directly at 929-523-6975.
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

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.