Group
Occupation
161232 Catering Manager
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
161232 Catering Manager
Organises and controls the operations of a catering business to provide catering services to clients, including for special events and functions.
Specialisation
- Banquet Manager
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Manages event schedules and food preparation timelines to ensure the smooth operation of a catering business
- Manages budgets and financial aspects of a catering business and promotes catering services to attract new clients
- Liaises with clients to determine specific food requirements and preferences
- Oversees the preparation of food and beverages, and purchases supplies for catering events according to dietary requirements
- Arranges for the timely delivery of catering services to a function or event, including setting up equipment to serve food and preserve its temperature
- Manages and supervises staff, including hiring, training and performance evaluation, and ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations
- Maintains records of events, expenses and client information, and finalises transactions between customers and the business