Alys Beach is seeking an experienced Catering Manager. This position will be based at the Beach Club and throughout Alys Beach for events. The Catering Manager will work closely with the Events team, Management team, and hourly employees to drive standards and day-to-day operations. The Catering Manager plans, coordinates, and executes catered events by overseeing staff, and ensuring Homeowners and Guests satisfaction and food quality. The Catering Manager should possess strong food, beverage and service knowledge, as well as day-to-day floor management. The position requires schedule flexibility, a high amount of self-motivation and commitment to a job well done. The Catering Manager will also have responsibilities assisting in other food and beverage outlets and with events for Alys Beach.

First day medical benefits and company profit sharing. $1,000 sign-on bonus for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervising the food and beverage service.
• Making sure staff are well prepared and informed of daily activities and duties.
• Supervising FOH and BOH staff and anticipating needs as well as being pro-active to get our ladies and gentlemen prepared for the shift and keeping them engaged throughout the day. Staying vigilant in making sure we are operating in the best interests of our guests and business.
• Creating and supervising daily tasks with efficiency and cleanliness in mind.
• Serving as a role model and setting a positive example for the entire team in all aspects of business and personnel management.
• Contribute positively to the Alys Beach Culture. Uphold and act within our Core Values of Accountability, Commitment, Integrity, Passion and Unity.
• Embrace quality and attention to detail.
• Maintaining a strong leadership mentality focused on a team environment.
• Utilizing labor and other assets to maximize quality, service, and cleanliness while being conscious of budgets and fiscal responsibility to our business.
• Continually improving the skills, knowledge, and morale of all employees. Treating the employees with dignity and respect and creating an environment where the entire team does the same.
• Paying close attention to our operation to ensure that we are operating in a safe environment for our guests and staff.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Playing a strong support role in making sure our daily operations are being tended to during service. Examples would be menus, POS, inventory, etc.
• Consistently bringing ideas to the table about positive ways to improve service from firsthand daily experience and interactions.
• Communicating effectively and respectfully with guests, staff, superiors, and vendors.
• Making solid decisions in a time pressured environment.
• Being responsible in handling challenging situations. Hiring and firing.
• Manage COGS and analyze P&L.
• Manage beverage inventory.
• Resolving customer and staff issues.
• Monitoring and evaluating employee performance while being a learning tool for associates to consistently rely on to gain perspective and direction.
• Ability to work flexible hours, work efficiently, and multitask, all while being focused on the standards of Alys Beach as well as the standards of our food and beverage program.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of Food & Beverage Catering management experience
• Experience using inventory software, managing COGS and analyzing P&L.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing
• Strong Food & Beverage knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of stress

Essential Job Functions 

• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Ability to reach, bend, squat, carry plates, trays of glasses and lifts glass racks and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per shift.
• Ability to tolerate some exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, and humidity.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills-Ability to be organized in a changing environment.
• Ability to read, speak, and write the English language
• Ability to perform basic math skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MICROS POS a plus
• Bartending skills
• Degree in a Hospitality Program a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• TIPS Certified
• Cicerone Level 1 certification
• Wine certification. Level 1 Court of Master Sommelier
• Mixology course