CATERING DIRECTOR- University of Texas - ARLINGTON, TX

Compass Group•Arlington, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience by challenging the norm and setting new standards through high-tech, food-infused social spaces. We are seeking a Catering Director for our premiere catering department at the University of Texas in Arlington, TX. The Catering Director will develop and drive catering solutions to meet customer needs, working closely with the Executive Chef on menu development. Events range from coffee services to exclusive VIP dining occasions to Presidential events, hosted both on-campus and off-campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry
Minimum of 2 years of management experience (preferably Catering Management)
Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience
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 the internet
ServSafe® Certified
Ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup
High Volume and VIP Catering experience

Responsibilities

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 will be 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 cleanup of all events