Event Planner (TN, Knoxville)

$47,000 - $50,000/Yr

Five Star Food Service - Knoxville/Alcoa, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Knoxville/Alcoa, TN

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About the position

Five Star Breaktime Solutions is searching for a talented Catering Manager who is directly responsible for implementing and following the catering standards and overseeing the catering events. The Catering Manager will also assist where needed in the Dining location when there are no scheduled catering events.

Responsibilities

• Gather customer requirements (number of guests, event dates, menu items)
• Plan food and beverage menus considering clients' preferences and special requests
• Determine requirements in ingredients and set portions
• Train and manage wait staff and kitchen personnel
• Oversee food prep and customer service
• Manage stock and place orders as needed
• Help in Dining areas as needed when not working a catering event
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Work experience as a Catering Manager, Country Club Food & Beverage, Hotel Food & Beverage, or similar role
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Customer service attitude
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances
• Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays if needed

Benefits

• Full-Time Employee Benefits Package Includes: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Short & Long Term Disability, 401(k), paid vacations and holidays
• Help us generate 500,000 meals for hungry kids each year via our 501(c)3 charity, Feeding the Future, Inc.