Catering / Food & Beverage Manager - Lake Charles Event Center

Albuquerque Convention Center

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
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Daily food and beverage department management
Budget creation and revenue forecasting
Third-party catering contractor coordination
The Albuquerque Convention Center is seeking a Catering/Food & Beverage Manager for its Lake Charles Event Center. This role involves overseeing daily operations in food and beverage management, including catering sales, menu development, and financial management

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for assisting with the daily management of the Food and Beverage Department including concessions, catering, and culinary operations.
  • The manager must create sales projections, manage budgets, and analyze menu performance to meet revenue targets for facility events.
  • Candidates are required to maintain strict cost and quality control standards while ensuring compliance with health department regulations and alcohol service guidelines.

Matching Summary

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The Albuquerque Convention Center is seeking a Catering/Food & Beverage Manager for its Lake Charles Event Center. This role involves overseeing daily operations in food and beverage management, including catering sales, menu development, and financial management.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily food and beverage department management
  • Budget creation and revenue forecasting
  • Third-party catering contractor coordination
  • Health and safety compliance enforcement
  • Staff hiring, training, and scheduling

Nice-to-have

  • Creative buffet presentation skills
  • Strong client relationship building
  • Menu engineering and development expertise
  • Excellent multi-tasking abilities
  • Results-oriented performance mindset

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years management experience in Food & Beverage
  • Certificate or degree from accredited culinary school preferred
  • Experience in food purchasing and price negotiations
  • Maintain PCI Compliance certification
  • Alcohol awareness certificate and training capabilities
  • Prior supervisory experience required

Work Rights

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