Catering Manager - West Vancouver, BC

 JOB SUMMARY

Position: Catering Manager

Company: Capilano Golf and Country Club
Job Location: West Vancouver, BC
Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Job salary: $75,000 - $80,000 a year

WORK PERFORMED

•  Collaborate with members to understand their event requirements, preferences and budget.
• Create customized catering proposals and quotes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with all aspects of catering events including planning, handover, execution and follow up.
• Monitor event logistics, ensuring all equipment, décor and resources are in place.
• Bring creative ideas and concepts forth for all events with special attention to Club Functions.
• Playing an integral role in the development and implementation of employee orientation and training. Ensuring buy in and a solid understanding of the why behind the standards.
• Bespoke menu creation and maintenance with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Manager will be a cornerstone of the culinary experience and variety of offerings.
• Solid understanding of the financial side of the business including the creation of and adherence to operating budgets.
• Our member experience is paramount, should a challenge of feedback arise, it is to be immediately communicated to the Director of Operations, addressed and followed up on to ensure satisfaction.
• Communication is the cornerstone of any successful team, ensuring department goals are communicated, understood, and met by team members.
• Maintaining excellent employee experience, providing supporting feedback.
• Excellent time management is crucial, with a keen sense of planning ahead to achieve outstanding member experiences and maintain a strong foundation in service standards.
• On floor execution as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years restaurant/club/hotel Catering experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fine food, wine and service.
• International Wine Education Guild (IWEG) or the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level wine courses an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Point-of-Sale software (Jonas).
• Previous private club experience an asset.
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in related field an asset.
• Multi-unit /event management experience an asset.

 To Apply - Submit your Resume to Michelle Mousseau, Director of Clubhouse Operations michellem@capilanogolf.com