Catering Manager resume summary example
Catering manager with five years of experience planning and running corporate and social events for restaurant and off-premise catering operations. Skilled in sales, pricing, logistics, and client service. Looking to grow a catering program with a strong kitchen team.
Strong catering manager resume bullets
- Managed catering for events ranging from 20 to 300 guests, from first inquiry to final billing
- Built proposals and menus with accurate costing, improving catering margins
- Coordinated kitchen production, staffing, and delivery for an average of 15 events per month
- Closed new corporate accounts through proactive follow up and tastings
- Trained and scheduled event staff, including servers, bartenders, and drivers
- Tracked deposits, contracts, and balances with a consistent process
- Handled on-site issues at weddings and corporate events with calm and professionalism
- Increased repeat business by following up with clients and event planners after each event
Skills to list
Event planningSales and proposalsMenu costingClient serviceStaff schedulingLogisticsContracts and billingVendor coordinationFood safetyProblem solving
Tips that get you hired
- Show the size and type of events you have run, such as weddings, corporate, and private parties
- Highlight sales or repeat business results with concrete examples
- Mention your costing and pricing experience
- Include software you have used for events, proposals, or invoices
- List ServSafe Manager or equivalent certification if you hold it
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