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DISCLOSURES

The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job successfully. Job responsibilities may be modified or expanded over time, and the company will inform the employee of any such changes.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE

This position is employed by Enterprise Management Solutions LLC, which serves as the Employer of Record and staffing provider.

The employee will be assigned to work at and support The Charmed Table under a client service agreement. While Enterprise Management Solutions LLC is responsible for employment administration, including payroll, benefits (if applicable), and HR compliance, the employee will perform day‑to‑day duties at The Charmed Table and will receive operational direction, supervision, and performance expectations from The Charmed Table’s leadership team.

The employee is expected to adhere to the policies, procedures, operational standards, and performance expectations of both Enterprise Management Solutions LLC and The Charmed Table, as applicable.

Nothing in this arrangement alters the at‑will employment relationship with Enterprise Management Solutions LLC. The Company reserves the right to modify assignments, responsibilities, reporting relationships, or work locations based on business needs.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Charmed Table, LLC is a full‑service catering company based in Baltimore, Maryland. We specialize in delivering nutritious, high‑quality prepared meals to group homes, assisted living facilities, and other supportive housing programs. Our mission is to provide consistent, timely, and safe meal service to help our community thrive through food.

COMPANY WEBSITE

https://thecharmedtable.com/

COMPANY PHONE NUMBER

(667) 290-6226

HR DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER

(667) 309-9920 EXT 10

HR DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESS

hr@thecharmedtable.com

POSITION TITLE

General Manager - Catering Operations

ALTERNATE TITLE(S)

Catering Operations Manager, Food & Beverage Operations Manager,

COMPANY

The Charmed Table

DEPARTMENT

Food Services

DIVISION

Operations

UNIT

Hospitality & Culinary Operations

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Chief Operations Officer

ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Ensuring the daily execution of catering, delivery, DoorDash, and meal program operations; overseeing staff scheduling, supervision, appearance, productivity, and accountability; maintaining food quality, presentation, menu consistency, and customer satisfaction; managing cost control, waste reduction, receipt tracking, inventory accuracy, and overall operational profitability; implementing and maintaining operational systems including recipe costing, inventory tracking, production planning, and performance reporting; ensuring compliance with food safety standards including HACCP, temperature control, sanitation, and audit readiness; delivering weekly performance reports to leadership and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner; and collaborating with outsourced administrative functions to support operational accuracy, customer follow‑through, billing processes, HR coordination, and marketing execution.

CLASSIFICATION

Non‑Exempt W-2, Hourly – Full‑Time

WORK SCHEDULE

This schedule reflects 8 hours per day, totaling 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Scheduling needs may vary based on business demands, and adjustments may be required as reasonably assigned.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$55,000 – $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated performance

Incentive Compensation

At the discretion of the Company, incentive compensation may include one or more of the following structures:

• Base compensation plus performance bonus
• Base compensation plus profit participation
• Base compensation plus growth‑based incentives

All incentive compensation is subject to Company approval, financial performance, operational performance, compliance, and achievement of measurable benchmarks.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

This position is eligible for standard W-2 employee benefits, including but not limited to those outlined in the Company’s official benefits package. Eligibility and participation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Full details are provided in the current benefits package documentation.

ANTICIPATED TRAVEL

15% of the time.

SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

General Manager - Catering Operations is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of The Charmed Table while ensuring that the Company’s food service, catering, delivery, and meal program operations are executed accurately, safely, profitably, and consistently.

This role is not limited to supervising kitchen activity. The General Manager - Catering Operations is expected to manage operational performance, control costs, implement systems, monitor staff productivity, support revenue growth, coordinate with outsourced administrative partners, communicate with customers, and report weekly to leadership on measurable results.

The General Manager - Catering Operations must be able to translate leadership direction into action, identify operational gaps, implement improvements, and hold assigned staff accountable. The role requires a balance of hands‑on operational management, business discipline, customer service, food safety oversight, and continuous improvement.

SCHEDULED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Daily Operations Management

General Manager - Catering Operations is responsible for the daily coordination and supervision of The Charmed Table’s food service operations. This includes ensuring that staffing, production, delivery, customer needs, inventory, and systems are aligned each day.

The Manager must ensure that the operation is prepared before service begins, monitored throughout the day, and properly closed out with documentation, inventory updates, and next‑day preparation.

Responsibilities include

• Review daily orders, production needs, delivery requirements, and staffing coverage
• Assign responsibilities to the Catering Lead Cook and Inventory & Systems Cook
• Monitor daily workflow and correct issues in real time
• Ensure opening, mid‑day, and closing checklists are completed
• Ensure production plans are followed and adjusted as needed
• Maintain communication with leadership regarding major issues, delays, risks, or customer concerns

Key Performance Indicators

• Daily operations checklist completion:100%
• Production plan reviewed daily:100%
• Operational issues escalated appropriately:100% of critical issues
• Same‑day correction of controllable operational gaps:≥ 90%

Catering & Event Execution

General Manager - Catering Operations oversees the full lifecycle of catering operations, including order review, production planning, staffing, packaging, delivery coordination, setup, breakdown, and post‑event follow‑up.

The Manager must ensure that catering is profitable, professional, timely, and consistent with The Charmed Table brand.

Responsibilities include

• Confirm catering orders, quantities, menus, timing, delivery details, and staffing needs
• Coordinate with the Catering Lead Cook to ensure production readiness
• Ensure food is prepared according to approved menus, recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Ensure catering orders are properly labeled, packaged, and transported
• Monitor event execution and address service issues promptly
• Conduct post‑event reviews and document lessons learned
• Communicate event completion details to outsourced invoicing or finance support when needed

Key Performance Indicators

• On‑time catering execution:≥ 95%
• Catering order accuracy:≥ 97%
• Event error rate:≤ 3%
• Post‑event review completion for applicable events:100%
• Event profitability review completed:100% for major events

Meal Program & Group Home Delivery Operations

The General Manager - Catering Operations is responsible for ensuring that all institutional meal programs, group home deliveries, and contracted recurring meal services are executed accurately, on time, and in accordance with customer requirements.

This includes responsibility for menu posting, menu consistency, delivery condition, food temperature, portion consistency, documentation, and customer communication.

Responsibilities include

• Ensure group home and contracted meal deliveries are prepared and delivered on schedule
• Ensure menus are posted at applicable customer facilities as required
• Ensure meals match approved menus unless leadership‑approved substitutions are documented
• Monitor portioning, labeling, packaging, and delivery condition
• Address complaints or service concerns with urgency
• Maintain records of deliveries, menu postings, substitutions, and customer issues

Key Performance Indicators

• On‑time meal delivery:≥ 98%
• Menu posting compliance:100%
• Meal accuracy:≥ 97%
• Temperature compliance at delivery:≥ 98% within safe range
• Customer complaints resolved or escalated within:24–48 hours

DoorDash, Direct Delivery & Third‑Party Platform Operations

The Charmed Table participates in delivery‑based sales channels, including DoorDash and other direct or third‑party delivery platforms. The General Manager - Catering Operations is responsible for ensuring these channels are managed with the same discipline as catering and meal program operations.

Delivery platforms must be monitored for accuracy, timeliness, customer ratings, menu consistency, packaging quality, and profitability.

Responsibilities include

• Ensure DoorDash and direct delivery menus are accurate and consistent with approved offerings
• Monitor order flow, packaging standards, and customer complaints
• Review third‑party platform performance and customer ratings
• Identify low‑margin or high‑error menu items and recommend changes
• Coordinate with outsourced marketing support regarding promotions, photos, menu updates, and customer‑facing information
• Ensure delivery channel performance supports growth and profitability rather than uncontrolled volume

Key Performance Indicators

• DoorDash/direct delivery order accuracy:≥ 97%
• On‑time delivery preparation:≥ 95%
• Customer rating:≥ 4.5 average
• Delivery order complaint/error rate:≤ 3%
• DoorDash/menu updates completed within required timeframe:100%

Menu Consistency, Recipe Compliance & Food Presentation

The General Manager - Catering Operations is responsible for ensuring that food quality and menu execution remain consistent across catering, meal programs, DoorDash, and other customer channels.

The Manager must ensure staff do not deviate from approved menus, portions, recipes, or presentation standards without authorization.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain consistency with approved menus and recipes
• Ensure portion sizes are followed and monitored
• Ensure food presentation meets company standards
• Coordinate menu changes with leadership and outsourced marketing support when applicable
• Ensure staff understand and follow menu requirements
• Document substitutions, shortages, or approved menu changes

Key Performance Indicators

• Menu adherence:≥ 98%
• Portion compliance:≥ 97%
• Food presentation standard compliance:≥ 95%
• Unauthorized menu deviations:0

Financial Performance, Profitability & Cost Control

The General Manager - Catering Operations is responsible for managing operations with a clear understanding of cost, margin, and profitability. This role must not simply track expenses after the fact; it must actively identify cost problems and implement corrective actions.

The Manager is expected to understand how labor, food cost, waste, inventory variance, pricing, delivery fees, customer mix, and event execution affect profitability.

Responsibilities include

• Monitor labor cost and adjust staffing recommendations accordingly
• Monitor food cost and waste trends
• Ensure purchases are appropriate, documented, and aligned with business needs
• Maintain complete receipt and expense documentation
• Review event and delivery profitability with leadership
• Identify unprofitable practices, menu items, or processes and recommend improvements
• Support pricing, costing, and margin analysis through accurate operational data

Key Performance Indicators

• Labor cost target:≤ 30% of revenue, unless otherwise approved
• Food cost target:≤ 30% of revenue, unless otherwise approvedFood waste:≤ 5%
• Receipt documentation completeness:100% weekly
• Event profitability review for major events:100%
• Corrective actions for cost overruns implemented within:7 days

Inventory Management, Receiving & Vendor Controls

The General Manager - Catering Operations is responsible for ensuring inventory is controlled, documented, and actively managed. The Inventory & Systems Cook may perform day‑to‑day tracking tasks, but the General Manager - Catering Operations remains accountable for the accuracy and effectiveness of the system.

Responsibilities include

• Oversee inventory counts, receiving logs, and stock rotation
• Ensure first‑in, first‑out practices are followed
• Monitor shortages, overstock, waste, spoilage, and unexplained variance
• Review vendor deliveries for accuracy, quality, and pricing issues
• Ensure vendor issues are documented and addressed
• Coordinate purchasing needs while controlling unnecessary spend

Key Performance Indicators

• Inventory accuracy:≥ 98%
• Inventory variance:≤ 2%
• Stockout incidents:≤ 1 per week
• Vendor order accuracy:≥ 98%
• Waste logs completed:100% daily

Systems Implementation & Operational Controls

A critical expectation of this role is the implementation and consistent use of systems that allow leadership to monitor performance. The General Manager - Catering Operations must ensure that systems are no