Director of Catering
By Jordan Olsen and Juan Flores
Description
Catering directors meet up with potential clients to determine the needs of the event. They may also plan the meal for a birthday party, prom, funeral, or nonprofit gala.
- Some times self-employed
- Often work in large hotels
- See the event from start to completion
Responsibilities/ Duties
Responsible for the
- Event planing
- Food service
- Menu
- Clean up
- Customer Satisfaction
Work Environment
- Dynamic and fast paced
- On feet for long hours
- Demanding
- Stressful
- Constantly changing
- Work Holidays, nights and weekends
- Adaptability
Skills Required
Good communicator
Excellent customer-service skills
Think on their feet
Be able to manage a large staff
Education Requirements
No formal school requirements
Most directors have taken several food service and hospitality classes
Do need a variety of licenses depending on what state they operate in.
Salary
About $50,000 in September of 2009
They also may receive addtional commission depending on the company they work for.