CATERING DIRECTOR (CORPORATE DINING) - HILLSBORO OR

Compass Group•Hillsboro, OR

18d•$78,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Catering Director is responsible for managing the catering department, including training associates, overseeing event setups, and directing temporary personnel alongside their regular assignments. The role ensures proper service during events, including setup, cleaning, and breakdown procedures. Responsibilities also encompass event operations, logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, facility-related activities, foodservice support, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

At least 2 years of food service experience, including 1 year at the management level.
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, and Outlook, as well as the internet.
ServSafe Certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise all catering events.
Manage catering event operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and facility-related activities.
Work with the Chef to create menus.
Train catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
Track and monitor labor and food costs for each event.
Communicate with management, clients, customers, and associates, and maintain excellent client relationships.
Assist with responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.