Catering Manager

Are you ready to take your catering career to the next level? Restaurant Associates is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Catering Manager to lead and execute high-profile events at the iconic United States Senate. This is a unique opportunity to work in a setting that blends tradition, prestige, and purpose-where every event carries meaning, and every detail matters.

This is a Monday-Friday position with minimal evening responsibilities and no weekends, offering an ideal work-life balance without sacrificing the excitement and complexity of a high-volume environment. On peak days, you'll oversee 20-30 concurrent events, ranging from intimate continental breakfasts for 10 guests to formal, multi-course dinners for up to 200 dignitaries and VIPs.

Working as the Catering Manager you will effectively coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. You will be responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department. You will implement labor cost control, foods cost control, preparation, transportation, setup, operation and clean-up of all events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures
• Creates operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and reviews of the collection of receivables
• Oversee the seamless execution of events ensuring each function-from casual breakfasts to formal seated dinners-is delivered with precision, polish, and poise.
• Manage multiple events across various Senate locations concurrently, maintaining consistent service standards, flawless timing, and a guest-first approach in every detail.
• Creates catering activities, books, plans & directed functions
• Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
• Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts
• Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with vendors
• Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals
• Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
• A minimum of three years of experience in hospitality industry including one year experience in catering sales
• Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential
• Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
• Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities