Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Food Service Management, or related field Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage At least 8-10 years of experience in catering, food service, or hospitality industry Minimum 3-5 years in a senior leadership role (Operations Manager, Catering Director, Food & Beverage Director etc.) Strong leadership with the ability to manage cross-functional teams (kitchen, service, logistics, sales) Experience in delegation and avoiding micromanagement (critical in growing catering businesses) Excellent decision-making and crisis management skills Ability to build and maintain a high-performance team culture Strong background in sales strategy and client acquisition Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to handle VIP clients, corporate accounts, and high-pressure events Experience in building long-term client relationships Results-driven and highly organized Hands-on but not controlling Calm under pressure (especially during events) Customer-focused mindset High integrity and professionalism Experience working with Filipino event culture (weddings, fiestas, corporate functions) Background in handling both premium and budget catering segments Proven experience handling: Large-scale events (corporate, weddings, government functions) High-volume food production Multi-site or off-premise catering operations Strong understanding of: Budgeting and cost control (food cost, labor cost, wastage) Profit & Loss (P&L) management Pricing strategies for events and packages Experience in increasing profitability and operational efficiency Deep knowledge of: End-to-end catering operations (planning, production, delivery, execution) Inventory and supply chain management Event logistics and coordination Ability to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery Knowledge of Philippine regulations: Food safety standards (e.g., HACCP principles) Local government permits and sanitation requirements Ensures strict compliance with health and safety protocols Ability to: Develop and execute growth strategies Identify new market opportunities (corporate catering, online, social media-driven sales) Adapt to trends (buffet styling, themed events, sustainable catering) Familiar with: Catering management systems Basic financial software (Excel, POS systems) Social media and digital marketing trends Bonus (Highly Preferred in PH Setting) Strong local supplier network