CATERING MANAGER

Description: A Fresh Approach To Great Results.Compass Group, The Americas Division is the nation’s largest contract foodservice and hospitality provider, with over 160,000 associates throughout the United States, Latin America, and Canada and revenues of $7.7 billion. Our vision for success is a powerful one - to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business - from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it’s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success: Job DescriptionResponsible for the entire Catering Department operation at a corporate dining account. Always ensures that the Standards of Excellence, as determined by the corporate dining account and Eurest are met. Recipe to Succeed: Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and are actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and clean up of all events Additional responsibilities include the reporting of operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and review of the collection of receivables Responsible for all catering activities, books, plans & directed functions Menu development & costing, marketing functions as they relate to the catering departmentNecessary Ingredients: Associates Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary, BA/BS Preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality industry including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management) is required. Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key. The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean up is also essential. Serv Safe Certified a plus. Must have a valid clean driving license. Must be able to pass criminal background and drug check. Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group, The Americas Division, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group, The Americas Division is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best. Achieving leadership in the foodservice industryCompass Group, The Americas Division is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V ^^ Apply Online We provide catering for special events such as the US Open, Ryder Cup and the Academy Awards.