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Lago

Events & Catering Coordinator

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Description Event & Catering Coordinator at Lago Custom Events Lago Custom Events is seeking a ... food and beverage service standards and safety regulations - Proficiency in event management ...

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Caterer

Medora, ND · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Transport and serve food to catered events. * Ensure cleanliness and organized presentation of food and amenities at each event. * Follow all sanitation and cleanliness requirements of food handling.

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

Caterer

Medora, ND · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Transport and serve food to catered events. * Ensure cleanliness and organized presentation of food and amenities at each event. * Follow all sanitation and cleanliness requirements of food handling.

PensacolaChristian

The Catering and Event Lead maintains detailed event records, trains, and develops employees to ... proper food preparation methods and techniques to meet or exceed industry safety and sanitation ...

Gianteagle

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

As Catering Team Member, you'll help customers discover the pleasure of tasting incredible food and ... Handle event bookings from initial contact to completion of event with strong attention to detail ...

Sycuan

CATERER-Casino Food Catering

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Prepares, cooks and delivers food and supplies to events and clients to include both Casino and Tribal locations. Job Duties and Responsibilities : * Provides full-service catering to on and off-site ...

Sycuan

CATERER-Casino Food Catering

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Prepares, cooks and delivers food and supplies to events and clients to include both Casino and Tribal locations. Job Duties and Responsibilities : * Provides full-service catering to on and off-site ...

Compass Group

EVENT CATERING WAIT STAFF

Crawfordsville, IN · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Assembles and delivers all food and supplies for catered functions to the scheduled locations ... Assists with food and table prep before events begin. * Serves plated dinners to guests and ...

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Catering Assistant Manager

Denver, CO • On-site

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
51 - 200 employees
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$58K - $61K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Elitch Gardens rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Catering Assistant Manager
REPORTS TO: Food amp; Beverage Manager
DEPARTMENT: Catering amp; Special Events
PAY RATE: $58,000 - $61,000 Annually
ACCEPTING APPLICATION UNTIL: October 1st, 2026
TARGET START DATE: October 12th, 2026
JOB SUMMARY: Lead the Park’s catering food production and onsite catering operations while supporting the broader Food amp; Beverage department. Responsible for catering team leadership, purchasing and inventory compliance, food and labor cost controls, production planning, event execution, and service standards. This position also supports concessions and other Food amp; Beverage operations as business needs require.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the onsite catering operation including ordering food; preparing and producing fresh catered outing food presentations; delivering quality service; and producing a high overall quality catered food event for the Park's clients
  • Lead event setup and execution, service standards, staffing plans, breakdown, and operational problem-solving
  • Hire, train and manage catering team members
  • Collaborate with Retail Manager for Cabana food production and preparation
  • Manage catering food purchasing and ordering based on event forecasts, production needs and inventory levels; coordinate with the Procurement Manager on beverage and alcohol receiving, product availability and distribution
  • Assist Food amp; Beverage Manager in developing budget and financial plans for catering department
  • Consistently review catering operations to identify any problems or concerns and opportunities for improvement
  • Monitor food cost, labor cost, waste, inventory and other controllable expenses to achieve department financial goals
  • Attend and participate in weekly pre-event meetings with the Event Sales team
  • Work closely with the Event Sales team to generate invoices for events in a timely manner
  • Ensure proper and safe delivery/distribution of commissary products to Park locations
  • Assist the day-to-day operations of the Food amp; Beverage department including duty manager shifts
  • Must be able to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrated experience hiring, training, coaching and developing team members
  • Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
  • Self-motivated and self-directed along with ability to solve problems
  • Ability to carry out both verbal and written instructions
  • High school education or equivalent. College degree preferred
  • Two years of supervisory or management experience in catering, banquet, food service or high-volume hospitality operations required
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be friendly, caring and interactive with Guests and Team Members
  • Proven track record of training and mentoring reporting staff
  • Respond appropriately to workplace changes, and resolve issues in a positive manner
  • The ability to think quickly, work in stressful circumstances and stay calm in a crisis
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, allergen, temperature-control, and health department standards within catering operations
  • ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent Certified Food Protection Manager certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Standing and walking for extended periods of time
  • Ability to hear and speak clearly to respond to guest and employee questions and concerns
  • Lifting weight up to 50 pounds
  • Working in hot and humid environment for extended periods of time
  • All job offers contingent on passing a criminal, drug, alcohol and social security background check
  • Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Requires occasional kneeling and bending
  • Requires occasional reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling
  • Possess 20/20 corrected vision. (Corrective lens, if required, must be worn while on duty)
  • Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • Possess normal or average corrected hearing. (Defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency range of 500HZ-4000HZ considered normal speech frequency range). (If a corrective device is needed to achieve this range, it must be worn while on duty)
BENEFITS:
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation amp; Holidays
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401k Options after 1 year
  • Free entry to the park while off duty
  • Free tickets for friends and family
  • Additional discounted tickets and season passes for friends and family
  • Employee exclusive events
  • Employee recognition program

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