General Manager – Catering / Food Services

🏢 Reliant HR Consultancy
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2w ago🔄 Updated: 2w ago
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The General Manager – Catering / Food Services will oversee all catering operations, from menu planning and client consultations to event execution and post-event analysis, ensuring seamless service delivery. This role involves developing and implementing innovative culinary concepts and service standards to elevate the guest experience and stay ahead of industry trends. The General Manager will manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability by negotiating with suppliers, minimizing waste, and implementing efficient operational strategies. Leading, training, and motivating a diverse team of chefs, servers, and support staff is crucial, fostering a positive and high-performance work environment. Oversee all catering operations, from menu planning and client consultations to event execution and post-event analysis, ensuring seamless service delivery.Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts and service standards to elevate the guest experience and stay ahead of industry trends.Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability by negotiating with suppliers, minimizing waste, and implementing efficient operational strategies.Lead, train, and motivate a diverse team of chef
Required Skills
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
PlanningLeadership
Hospitality, Retail & Customer Service
Food SafetyMenu Development
Business, Sales & Management
Client Relationship ManagementHR Management
Information Technology
Managed Services Operations
Other
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Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Leadership
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in catering management or food service operations, with a proven track record of success.
  • Possession of relevant certifications such as ServSafe Manager, Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience in diverse catering environments, including corporate events, weddings, and large-scale banquets.
Description
Oversee all catering operations, from menu planning and client consultations to event execution and post-event analysis, ensuring seamless service delivery.Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts and service standards to elevate the guest experience and stay ahead of industry trends.Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability by negotiating with suppliers, minimizing waste, and implementing efficient operational strategies.Lead, train, and motivate a diverse team of chefs, servers, and support staff, fostering a positive and high-performance work environment.
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Seniority: 91.0
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