Catering Manager

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Catering Manager
**What this job involves**:
Food Quality Checks & Feedback, Review Service Standards & Delivery, Catering Venue Readiness, Asset inventory & Management, Review of hospitality & events charges in cooperation with Finance, Food Hygiene & Safety inspections, Site walk throughs & follow up.
**What your day-to-day will look like**:
A typical day would involve ensuring that the calorie count of each food served is on display; and on special days (such as VIP visits, conference, festivals, etc.), you’ll find yourself preparing and ironing out plans for events. From time to time, you will also reach out to staff and employees for their feedback through the cafeteria online survey to get a fuller picture of the strengths and improvement areas of your services.
Taking budget into account
One of your challenges will be to make smart, cost-effective decisions with regard to the use of all resources such as stocks, team members and company assets. As such, you must to keep a close watch on the budget and come up with saving opportunities to reduce cost.
You will also prepare the F&B operational manual or handbook and take part in the weekly call with all café SPOC and FMs to discuss any operational challenges. As the unit’s go-to person, you should also stand ready to offer your advice and solutions on daily operational challenges.
Being a stickler for safety
This role will also keep you on your toes, as you will need to make sure that catering operations—from food and raw material specifications to equipment—are kept safe and secure, and comply with all health and safety regulations.
On top of that, you will conduct work and food safety audits as a preventive approach. You’ll also have a hand in preparing the surprise cafeteria monthly audit calendar, which you will share with the line manager. You’ll also be expected to be an ace initiative when it comes to reducing food waste for all cafeterias.

**Required Skills**:
An expert communicator
Are you a self-motivated individual who can convey your messages with flair, be it spoken or written? These qualities will be helpful during client meetings and formal presentations with senior management, and in drafting technical reports and training materials. With your eloquence, it will also be easier for you to train staff and get them on board any new initiatives.
Strategically savvy
This position is a perfect opportunity for you to bring in your operational expertise, as you generate well thought out policies and strategies. You should also be able to carry out audits and dig through evidence through observation, interview and sampling of documentation and records.
A master multitasker
Do you have a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and strong focus on getting things done right? Your organisational skills will be imperative, as you’ll be expected to sit on top of whatever demands thrown your way. If you’re also a quick thinker and natural problem solver, then we want you
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.