Manager of Catering Jobs in Louisiana

A Manager of Catering in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of catering events. Their roles include liaising with clients to understand their needs and preferences, designing menus, coordinating with chefs and other staff, ensuring the quality of food and service, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. They not only ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event, but also manage relationships with suppliers and vendors, and track and report on catering performance.

Important skills for a Catering Manager include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of food and beverage management. They should also have knowledge of basic accounting, customer service, and negotiation skills. Certifications in food service management or a related field, such as a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, or a Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) certification can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Manager of Catering, a person might have roles such as a Catering Coordinator, Event Planner, or a Sous Chef.

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Sales and Catering Manager

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 19 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 19 hours ago

Why us? Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans' vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city....

Sales and Catering Coordinator

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 7 days ago

Sales and Catering Coordinator Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 7,573 current hospitality jobs what where Sales and...

Catering Supervisor

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago

Catering Supervisor Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Unspecified Region: South East Location: Fareham Salary Description: Competitive Posted: 27/02/2025 Recruiter: Compass Group Job Ref:...

Assistant to the F&B and Catering Manager- Raising Cane's River Center

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

The Raising Cane's River Center / ASM GLOBAL has an opening for an Assistant to the F&B and Catering Manager. This part-time position is in our Food and Beverage department. The position, located...

Banquet Captain - Raising Cane's River Center

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

POSITION: Banquet Captain DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Director of Food & Beverage/F&B Manager FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of banquet servers...

Travel and Events Coordinator

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company Travel and Events Coordinator in Baton Rouge , Louisiana Works on projects in support of varying government contracts, including general project...

Director of Banquets

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 14 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Banquet Captain

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 23 days ago

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FUN JOB IN HOSPITALITY, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating...

Events Coordinator, School of Music & Theatre Professions

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 27 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 27 days ago

Description Loyola University's music and theater programs have served as the face, identity, and creative heart of our campus for more than 100 years. This crucial role lies at the heart of...

Banquet Operations Manager

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 28 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 28 days ago

Five years experience in Catering Sales/Conference Management. Maintains professional standards of dress and grooming which reflect a professional image....

Membership & Special Events Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Membership & Special Events Manager JOB OPPORTUNITIES Membership & Special Events Manager Salary $40,809.60 Annually Location LA 70807, LA Job Type Full Time Exempt Job Number MSEMZ2025 Department...

Catering Manager

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Location: LSU Health Shreveport We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position. Address : 1501 Kings Highway SHREVEPORT, LA 71103. Note:...

Banquet Manager - New Orleans Convention Center

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Provides leadership and direction to banquets catering staff to deliver a customer service in accordance with Sodexo Live! standards and policies. Contributes to goal of making Sodexo Live!...

Banquet Manager

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the...

Events Coordinator

  • LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • LA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary The Events Coordinator is responsible for providing logistical and tactical support to the Events and Corporate Communications team as well as adult programming (Squash,...

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Salary for Manager of Catering Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Manager of Caterings in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.0%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
12.2%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Manager of Caterings in Louisiana
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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