Industry Index
Skill is the backbone of Talent
Talent can only get you so far.
In any industry, there are people who are naturally gifted at a skill, people who put in the hours of practice, and those who are talented and work to maintain their skills. It is paramount to maintain your talents and skills in order to reach any form of enjoyable and sustainable success in any job.
In the Catering industry, there are thousands of jobs.
Check out our Positions section to learn about the general roles and responsibilities of each job in our industries we cover, and adjacent to the positions we cover as well. Each position demands that skills be maintained, and we are here as your resource, because we want nothing but the best for you in your career!
Below is the Industry Index for Event Catering
We formatted it like a table of contents in a book for ease of organization and compartmentalization. Enjoy perusing and maintaining your skills!
The index is a work in progress! 11/15/23
Serving
The Basics
- Uniform
- Food Safety Knowledge
- G.R.O.W.
Simple Skills
- Setting Up A Folding Table
- Boxing a Table
- Passing Heuer D’oeuvres
- Taking Guest Orders
- Setting a Place Setting
- Clearing a place setting
The Methods
- Synchronized Drop
- Blanket/Sweep Drop
Bar Backing
The Basics
- Uniform
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Alcohol Safety Knowledge
- Bar Consistencies & Inconsistencies
- Knowing your Liquors
- Knowing your Wines
- Knowing your Beers
Simple Skills
- Setting Up Glassware
- Restocking a Catering Bar
- Prepping Ice for Service
- Organizing Product BOH
Bartending
The Basics
- Uniform
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Alcohol Safety Knowledge
- Legal Responsibilities
- Bar Consistencies & Inconsistencies
- Knowing your Liquors
- Knowing your Wines
- Knowing your Beers
Simple Skills
- Taking Drink Orders
- Measuring Liquor
- Shaking a Cocktail
- Garnishing a Drink
- Pouring Wine
- Pouring Beer
The Methods
- Open Bar
- Beer & Wine Bar
- Specialty Cocktails
- Specialty Mocktails
Bussing
The Basics
- Uniform
- G.R.O.W.
- Food Safety Knowledge
Simple Skills
- Using a decorative tray
- Stacking dishes and utencils
- Changing and double-bagging trash
Captaining
The Basics
- Captain’s Uniform
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Alcohol Safety Knowledge
- Legal Responsibilities of a ‘Manager’
- BEO & Event Prep
Simple Skills
- Communicating with “The Client” Appropriately and Effectively
- Clear Managerial Delegation, Communication, and Teamwork
The Methods
- Leadership Styles
- Gala-Style
- Private In-Home Style
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