The Average Salary of a Catering Manager
A catering manager has the responsibility to coordinate catered events for an individual or business. A catering manager also plans and negotiates contracts for providing the food, equipment and staff needed for the event. Communication with the customer about his catering needs is an essential responsibility of a catering manager. The average salary of a catering manager is generally in the $40,000 range.
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Education
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A catering manager who has a bachelor's degree in food service has a slightly higher average salary than a catering manager who does not have a degree in higher education. According to Payscale, the average starting salary of a catering manager is approximately $33,146. According to My Salary, if a catering manager has a bachelor's degree in a related food industry, her average salary goes up to $42,377.
Experience
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According to My Salary, catering managers who have 2 to 5 years of experience in the food service industry and are well-versed in procedures associated with catering are likely to have higher average salaries. A catering manager uses his negotiating skills and personal judgement to plan and organize events. He also manages and organizes employees. A catering manager's experience with these tasks increases his average salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean average wage of a food service manager is $51,400.
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Employer Versus Self-Employed
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A catering manager who is employed by a restaurant earns slightly more than a catering manager who is self-employed. According to Payscale, a catering manager who is employed at a restaurant earns an average salary of $34,173 to $48,149. If a catering manager is self-employed and does not work for an established restaurant, her salary on average is $33,146 to $47,061.
Benefits
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In addition to salary and wages, a catering manager can also receive health benefits. According to Payscale, 71 percent of catering managers receive medical health benefits in conjunction with their salary. Additionally, 58 percent receive dental benefits and 44 percent get vision benefits. These perks add value to the income that catering managers receive through their employment.
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