Advertising, Billing, Catering Services, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cross-Functional, Driver's License, Logistics, Menu Development, People Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Restaurant, Social Media, Staff Requirements, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Work From Home
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
We are currently looking for a Catering Manager to handle all off-site catering inquiries. This will be a hybrid role of work from home and in office/restaurant; depending on business needs. Experience running restaurant floor shifts is a major plus. Must have valid driver’s license.
- Salary: $50,000 plus 5% commission on Net payments
Job Responsibilities
As the Catering Manager at La Madre, your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing all catering inquiries, proposals, and bookings from start to finish
- Creating custom menus and coordinating logistics based on client needs
- Leading tastings, walkthroughs, and client communications
- Working cross-functionally with kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth event execution
- Coordinating staffing, scheduling, and inventory for catering events
- Overseeing on-site setups, including buffet-style service, plated meals, and off-site catering operations depending on business and staffing needs.
- Tracking deposits, final payments, and ensuring all invoices are fulfilled on time
- Maintaining quality standards and ensuring exceptional hospitality at every step
- Build the catering and event brand for La Madre
- Coordinate with Service Manager on Social Media posts and/or advertising
General Management:
- Provide guidance on the overall vision of the restaurant and contribute to menu innovation and restaurant growth.
- Maintain organization within all company vehicles, kitchen, equipment, property, and administrative areas.
- Communicate effectively with management and all staff members though proper approved channels of communication
- Help run floor shifts as needed
- Report to management meeting
Terms & Benefits:
- Salary: $50,000 plus 5% commission on Net payments
- Management Paid Time Off: Cap at 120-hrs per year (request, and approved by executive chef, and HR) used for sick leave, vacation, personal, etc.
- 401k Match: 5% match (After 1 year of employment or 1,000 hours worked)
- Manager Meals: 1 free meal each shift you work in restaurant/events; 25% off food and alcohol on days off for you and up to 3 others (4 Total)
- Location: La Madre, Minneapolis, MN and Hybrid at Home
- Also opperating some catering orders from sister properties La Tapatia and Nokomis House (Opening this summer)
- Start Date: Asap
- Reports To: Sous/Executive Chef & General Manager
Flexible work from home options available.
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