Catering / Food & Beverage Manager - Lake Charles Event Center
Dow Event Center
Lake Charles, Louisiana, US
Daily food and beverage department management
Budget creation and revenue forecasting
Third-party catering contractor coordination
This position is responsible for assisting with the daily management of the Food and Beverage Department including concessions, catering, and culinary operations
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 develop relationships with third-party catering contractors and ensure all client needs are met through effective collaboration.
Candidates must maintain cost and quality control standards while ensuring compliance with Health Department regulations and alcohol beverage service guidelines.
Matching Summary
This position is responsible for assisting with the daily management of the Food and Beverage Department including concessions, catering, and culinary operations.
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 organizational and multi-tasking abilities
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years management experience in Food & Beverage
Certificate or degree from accredited culinary school preferred
Alcohol awareness certificate and training capabilities required