Operations Manager - Off-Premise Catering

Proof of the Pudding has spent the past 42 years providing innovative menus, services, design expertise and event experiences to clients throughout Atlanta and beyond. As a preferred caterer to over 50 venues in and around Atlanta, our Off-Premise team spearheads event innovations and culinary experiences to a range of events from weddings, holiday parties, corporate retreats, and social gatherings.

We are seeking an Operations Manager to provide leadership to the Off-Premise Catering team. The Operations Manager will be integral to the day-to-day operations of Off-Premise. Working directly with the General Manager, this positions will manage pre-event organization, interdepartmental communications, logistics/operations, and event day operations duties. The ideal candidate has a strong background in food & beverage management and off-premise catering with knowledge of front and back of house event operations, and has passion for upscale event execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend weekly BEO meetings and have continuous open lines of communication with sales team, operations team, and culinary team in preparation for each event.
  • There may be up to 25 events per week
• Prepare organizational documents – pull sheets per event, equipment distribution plan, dry product needs, menu signage, and Event Binders.
• Oversee event logisitics from start to end; loading the truck, event execution, pack up and redistribution.
• Guide event staff and be in a managerial “boots on the ground” role during events; drivers, captains, servers, event chefs, and operation team members will be reporting to this role.
• Be a point person for communication between Proof of the Pudding and the client. Responsible for nurturing this relationship.
• Be the coach at events for the creation of buffet & beverage displays that adhere to the elevated standard of Proof of the Pudding and the vision of the client.
• Oversee linen return – ensure all linen has been properly bagged and facilitate pick up.
• Assist in the training programs for all hourly new hires.
• Ensure staff morale and culture congruent with company values, mission, purpose.

Performs other related duties, as required.