Special Events Catering and Event Lead

Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service Special Events Catering and Event Lead The Special Events Catering and Events Lead plans and executes departmental events for PCC and its affiliates. The Catering and Event Lead maintains detailed event records, trains, and develops employees to ensure excellent banquets and departmental (PCC Departments are the clients) events. Plan and Execute Departmental Events Use NetMenu to plan and execute approved departmental events. Ensure the highest quality of finished products and services is provided to the client. Provide detailed and calculated production plans for each event. Order and personally verify all products for the events assigned. Quickly and completely communicate any issues, with solutions, to the Special Events General Manager. Works on and oversees the events as assigned to ensure the highest quality of event is delivered to the client. Maintain Detailed Events Records Provide timely and detailed records of events executed to aid in the improvement of future events. Records should include a timeline of the planning and execution of the event, menu, pictures of the final plated menu, products ordered, issues that were overcome, staffing needs, facility needs, departmental needs from other departments, employee performance, pictures showing important details such as table setting, room layout, decorations used, and any other important details. Ensure proper stewardship of all products and labor used in the events that you oversee. Develop Employees Ensure that all employees working at your events follow all special events policies and procedures, proper food preparation methods and techniques to meet or exceed industry safety and sanitation standards. Provide in-the-moment training for employees and catering team members to help each employee grow. Keeps event production on time and on budget. Initiate Improvements Be an advocate for PCC and Special Events Catering. Continually assess and improve products and services with the goal of keeping or adding new catering business. Stay current on culinary trends, preparation methods, and equipment innovations to improve the events you plan and execute. FLSA Status - Scanning (Non-exempt) Education Required HS Work Experience Required 1+ years in high-volume catering Physical Requirements and Skills Ability to lift 20+ pounds, Adaptability, Capable of standing and walking for long periods of time, Detail-Oriented, Menu Planning Software, Organizing, Problem Solving Ideal candidates must be born-again Christians and must be dedicated to training young people for serving God; and must desire to educate students based on biblical values and be committed to excellence as a Christian educator who glorifies Christ as the source of all wisdom and knowledge. Applicants must agree with Pensacola Christian College's Mission, Purpose & Objectives, Doctrinal Position, Philosophy of Education, and Faculty & Staff Commitments. We reserve the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on ministry needs. An assessment may be required to be considered for this position. We are looking for qualified individuals who are "Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service". Employee Services hires for Pensacola Christian Academy, Pensacola Christian College, and Abeka, all of which are experiencing tremendous growth. Our ministry began in 1954 when Pensacola Christian Academy opened with just 35 students. Since then, the Lord has blessed us in many ways. From its inception, we have been dedicated to excellence as a Christian educational institution that glorifies Christ and is dedicated to training young people to serve God. We are also committed to service as we reflect the name of Christ to the students whom we minister to daily and to families around the world. Are you interested in becoming a part of a vibrant ministry that is devoted to furthering the cause of Christ? If so, we would love to have you join us. Apply Now!