Let Me Cater Your Meals

Introduction: My responsibilities are the following: * supervising catering and waiting staff at functions * planning menus in consultation with clients * recruiting and training permanent and casual staff * organizing, leading and motivating the catering team * planning staff shifts and rotas * ensuring that 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 that they are satisfied with the service delivered (in contract catering) * ensuring compliance with all fire, licensing, and employment regulations * maximizing sales and meeting profit and financial expectations