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Career Highlights

An Accomplished Catering Manager Consummate Catering Manager who provides an optimal level of service to individual and corporate clients requesting
catering services. Contributed to a 20% profit margin for Catering Department by creating appealing menus and meeting packages.

About Me

Catering Manager

Extensive experience of XX years infollow catering protocol as well as company health and safety policies and procedures; planningevent menus; incorporate client requests and dietary needs; preparingevent spaces prior to functions; arrange tables and chairs, properly set tables with linens and place settings
Demonstratingexemplary customer service in all interactions with clients and event guests; attending guests’ needs for the duration of the event; loading and unloading catering vehicles with food, supplies, and equipment for events in all weather conditions
Involved in breaking-downand cleaning theequipment following the event; ensuringthat venue is left clean and tidy; carrying out side work as needed; polish silverware, refill condiments containers; processingorders for catering events; maintaininga clean and orderly store room\
Strong knowledge of industry trends, food knowledge, sales and leadership skills; excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies; a detail oriented, organized and able to work in a multitasking environment under pressure
Possess extremely strong cateringexperience including solid financial acumen and deep understanding of the technical delivery aspect of catering; excellent selling capabilities and the ability and desire to coach selling techniques to Team Members

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Mass Communications, Completed, March 1981

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Pune, Maharashtra

Work Experience

April 2018 - Current

Catering Manager

Global Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Manage a team of catering staff for the successful execution of catering events
Perform staff management, expense control, menu selection, food preparation, and equipment rental to ensure a profitable event; explore business opportunities to obtain new orders
Develop positive working relationships with existing customers for repeat business
Work consistently with the catering department on the operation and execution of events
Develop a marketing plan to promote catering operations to individuals and organizations
Respond to customer inquiries in an accurate and timely manner
Prepare a comprehensive catering order form according to the client’s requirements and interests
Coordinate and manage catering operations to assure quality services
Review and finalize sales contracts, catering event orders, and pricing agreements with clients
Attend meetings on regular basis with the catering team to discuss new orders and issues
Attend trade conventions and shows for business promotions
Assist in developing the budget and financial plans for the catering department
Oversee food preparation, transportation, and set-up activities to ensure a successful event
Hire and train staff on catering processes and policies
Adhere to sanitation and safety standards

April 2017 - January 2018

Assistant Catering Sales Manager

Food Trail Catering Co.

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Gathered customer requirements (like the number of guests and event dates)
Planned food and beverage menus considering clients’ preferences and special requests (for example healthy meals for children); arranged food tastings with potential customers
Determined requirements in ingredients and set portions; scheduled staff shifts
Trained and managed wait staff and kitchen personnel; oversaw food prep and customer service
Reported on expenses; managed stock and placed orders as needed
Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations