Catering Manager

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we’ve been creating smiles since 1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time.

About the role

The Catering Manager is responsible for overseeing a budget and catering accountability for one complex location or across a whole unit if volume is less than $100K. This individual meets with customers and creates plans with the culinary team for their events, including menu, number of guests, timeline, and pricing. This role also leads and assists chefs and a team of catering assistants before and after a catered event. Other responsibilities include:

• Developing catering systems conducive to growth, innovation, and excellence in customer service
• Planning menus in accordance with customer expectations and budget
• Managing cost control and collection agents
• Verification and billing of all sales and proper reporting

Why you’ll love this role

• Create A Smile: Ensure every catered event exceeds client and guest expectations with high-quality service, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Join A Caring Team: Inspire and support your management and hourly teams in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values respect, engagement, and professional growth.
• Bring Your Energy: Take ownership of all high-volume operations, including strategic planning, staffing, financial performance, and operational excellence.
• Connect With Heart: Build meaningful relationships with clients, guests, and team members while fostering trust, engagement, and memorable experiences.
• Reach Your Goals: Grow professionally through leadership of catering operations, innovation in service, and development of your team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in catering management; degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or related field preferred.
• Skilled in planning and executing catered events, managing client expectations, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage budgets, cost control, pricing, billing, and sales reporting for catered events.
• Experience supervising catering operations, developing menus, implementing systems, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and manage catering staff to maintain high service standards and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), Paid Time Off
• Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways
• Welcoming and Fun: Free meals during shift, monthly family meal, and 20% discount at all ENPHG brands

Schedule

Full-time role averaging 50 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.