Culinary Services Manager San Mateo County Event Center
Overview
The Culinary Services Manager oversees all concession and catering operations ensuring high-quality service and revenue generation. This role involves leading a team managing up to 50+ temporary staff while maintaining strict food safety standards. It requires strategic planning and direct involvement in daily operations.
What You'll Do11
- 1Manage all concessions catering and food & beverage orders within budgeted guidelines
- 2Identify client needs create exceptional menus and oversee operational functions for catering events
- 3Assure POS systems run efficiently through Toast
- 4Recruit hire and supervise food and beverage staff ensure practical orientation and training
- 5Oversee outside contracts with preferred concessionaires and caterers
- 6Develop strategies to maximize concessions and food & beverage sales
- 7Conduct inventories of food & beverage products
- 8Ensure sanitation safety and compliance with health department rules and liquor laws
- 9Perform additional duties as assigned
- 10Supervise culinary staff and handle direct tasks alongside delegation
- 11Maintain positive relationships with management co-workers clients and customers
Requirements5
- 1Extensive knowledge of concessions catering and food & beverage procedures with restaurant and catering experience
- 2Track record managing efficient profitable operations with staff of 3-4 full-time and up to 50+ temporary employees
- 3Experience directing diverse teams including permanent and seasonal staff
- 4Knowledge of health department rules liquor laws and food manager certification requirements
- 5Strong organizational detailed follow-up and communication skills
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