Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Assistant Manager of Catering to assist in all aspects of food and beverage being served for catered events ranging in size from 2 to 2,000 guests, as well as food and beverage for picnics, campouts, and birthday parties. This position has a strong emphasis on food preparation and will assist in training and supervising Picnic and Campout service staff. This position reports directly to the Manager of Food & Beverage.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Coordinate and prepare food and beverage needs for each event, picnic, and campout.
- Assist in supervising a staff of up to 20 employees.
- Prepare culinary staff schedules for all events and work with department managers to cross utilize other departments as needed.
- Assist with the planning, preparation, serving and coordination of food and beverage.
- Assist in maintaining proper staff vs. sales ratio in staffing events.
- Ensure proper portioning, food cost and labor costs are followed.
- Assist in ordering and coordinating food product, beverage and supplies necessary for all events.
- Be knowledgeable of and properly train employees on the acceptable procedures for food preparation and presentation.
- Ensure staff is maintaining the standards set by Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in quality, safety, service and cleanliness.
- Monitor compliance of all food & safety handling procedures, in addition to the Zoo's operational guidelines.
- Attend scheduled department meetings.
- Assist in maintaining records of the products received and transferred to all Food & Beverage departments and other zoo departments.
- Assist with maintaining a controlled and secured inventory.
- Supply food costs including estimates for clients and detail for billings.
- Help supervise the Catering department’s recycling program.
- Assist in supervising Treetops Restaurant staff and food preparation as needed.
- Cross train in all areas of Food & Beverage department and Guest Service areas.
- Assist Food & Beverage Department as needed at Zoo special events.
- All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Picnic and Campout service staff
- Catering Supervisor
Qualifications:
- 2 years’ experience in food preparation and service.
- 1 year experience supervising culinary and event staff.
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays and odd hours.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Experience in proper food presentation for catered events including events ranging from small coffee roll out to full food service.
- Knowledge of restaurant supplies, equipment, and ordering as well as inventory control.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Administrative training in hotel/restaurant management helpful.
- Certification of special training is helpful including, but not limited to, front line supervision and compliance of health regulations and sanitary standards.
- Experience in scheduling and training is helpful.
- Experience in menu rollout is helpful.
- Candidates might be (depending on position) required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, negative skin tuberculosis test, and possess a valid drivers license with a good history.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Work is normally performed in both a typical interior restaurant and banquet environment and outside areas.
- Must be able to work in confined areas where standing, bending, and lifting is necessary.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.
DISCLAIMER
- The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.
- It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
- Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
