Staff a Small Catering Business
Now that you have the financing for your small catering business, it is time to find the right people to help make your company a success. The people who represent you and your company will play a large part in determining repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals. Choose the right staff and you are on your way to booking more events than you thought possible.
Instructions
1. Determine the number of people that you will want to have on your small catering business payroll. This does not mean that you will use all of your staff at every event.
2. Decide on the different positions that your small catering business staff should be comprised of. You typically will need kitchen help, set-up crew, servers, bartenders and clean-up crew. Some roles can overlap and the same employee can serve in different capacities.
3. Allocate funds from event payments to pay for your staff. Small catering businesses usually employ contract help so you don't need to worry about withholding taxes. A 1099 form can be provided at the end of the year for contract labor.
4. Tap into friends and relatives to staff your small catering business. Keep your relationship on a professional level when working with those close to you.
5. Keep your staff content by providing enough work. Consider networking with other small catering businesses to share staff.
