CATERING MANAGER - Compass Group, North America

Bon Appetit








+ We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position.


+ Location: Duke's Fuqua School of Business, 1 Towerview Drive, Durham, NC 27708. Note: online applications accepted only.


+ Schedule: Full-time; Monday through Friday and some weekends. More details upon interview.


+ Details: The Catering Manager will oversee various levels of catering events from all disposable drop-offs, corporate networking receptions, and annual Reunion and Commencement events with the goal of expanding the operation to include external events. The Catering Manager would be the direct manager of approximately 4 hourly associates and would coordinate and manage all staffing for events requiring additional support.


+ Requirement: Prior catering experience and management experience. Experience with managing large-scale events.


+ Perks: Free meal when you work, great benefits.


+ Salary: $60000-65000



*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available





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Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!


Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.





Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/




Job Summary



Summary: As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department in all duties including training new associates, overseeing event set-ups, and directing any temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including proper set-up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



+ Supervises all catering events.


+ Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.


+ Works with the Chef in creating menus.


+ Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.


+ Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.


+ Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.


+ Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.


+ Performs other duties as assigned.






Qualifications:



+ 2 years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.


+ Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.


+ Catering experience is required.


+ Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.


+ Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.


+ Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.


+ ServSafe Certification.






Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.


Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program


Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)


About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry


Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.




Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.


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