managing the food and beverage provision for functions and events;
supervising catering and waiting staff at functions;
planning menus in consultation with chefs;
recruiting and training permanent and casual staff;
organising, leading and motivating the catering team;
planning staff shifts and rotas;
ensuring health and safety regulations are strictly observed;
budgeting and establishing financial targets and forecasts;
monitoring the quality of the product and service provided;
keeping financial and administrative records;
managing the payroll and monitoring spending levels;
maintaining stock levels and ordering new supplies as required;
interacting with customers if involved with front of house work;
liaising with suppliers and clients;
negotiating contracts with customers, assessing their requirements and ensuring they are satisfied with the service delivered (in contract catering);
ensuring compliance with all fire, licensing, and employment regulations;
maximising sales and meeting profit and financial expectations.