MGR, CATERING

Compass Group•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Catering Manager for a premier, high-volume corporate dining account in New York, you will lead all aspects of the catering operation, ensuring the delivery of exceptional service and flawless event execution. This role is responsible for overseeing the Catering Department, including training and developing associates, managing event logistics, directing temporary staff, and maintaining the highest standards of service excellence. Success in this position requires a strong focus on client satisfaction, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure seamless event set-up, service, breakdown, and post-event operations while fostering strong client relationships and upholding the standards expected by a premier corporate client.

Requirements

3 years of high-volume catering management experience required
ServSafe Certification.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

Nice To Haves

Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, and/or related food service operations preferred
Attention to detail
Dedicated to maintaining a culture of excellence
Maintains meticulous attention to quality, accuracy, and execution
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.

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.