Catering Manager

Job Title: Catering Manager

Location: Omaha, NE

Reports To: Executive Chef

About Us:

88 Tactical is not your average workplace - it's Omaha's premier destination for food, training, and entertainment. Our 63,000-square-foot "Guntry Club" offers shooting ranges, top-tier training, and a pro shop, all open to the public. But our exclusive members enjoy even more perks, including access to a 300-seat restaurant and bar featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen and Topgolf Swing Suite. Our restaurant offers a modern, upscale dining experience, complemented by a comfortable lounge atmosphere, with a focus on using fresh, high-quality ingredients in every dish.

The Role:

We're looking for a Catering Manager to lead our catering operations and support daily kitchen activities. If you have a passion for food, exceptional leadership skills, and experience managing events, this is your chance to be part of an innovative culinary team that delivers unforgettable experiences. You'll work closely with our Executive Chef, help oversee kitchen staff, and ensure food quality and guest satisfaction are always top-notch. You'll also play a key role in executing catering orders and special events, from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead kitchen operations: Assist in food preparation, cooking, inventory management, and line management.

• Supervise the team: Help the Executive Chef oversee kitchen staff, ensuring top-tier food safety and quality standards.

• Manage catering & events: Oversee the preparation and execution of catering orders, private events, and banquets. Work closely with our Events Department to ensure smooth event coordination.

• Ensure excellence: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.

• Manager on Duty (MOD): Step in for front-of-house operations when needed, ensuring outstanding guest service and operational success.

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience: 2+ years of kitchen management or lead cook experience, with catering/banquet service background.

• Leadership: Strong organizational and communication skills. You should be a leader who can motivate your team and keep operations running smoothly.

• Adaptability: Must thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Certification: Food handler certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Based on your experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, and more.

• Company-Paid Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Plan: With 4% company match and vesting.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Employee Perks: Discounts in our Pro Shop and Founders Club, access to range time, and training classes.

• Fitness Center: 24/7 access.

Why 88 Tactical?

Joining 88 Tactical means becoming part of a team that's dedicated to excellence. Here, you'll have the chance to grow, innovate, and be a part of something exciting.