Catering Manager
Compass Group•The Woodlands, TX
•$60,000 - $65,000
About The Position
The Catering Manager is responsible for managing the Catering Department, including training new associates, overseeing event setups, and directing temporary personnel alongside their everyday assignments. The manager ensures clients receive proper service during events, including appropriate setup, cleaning, and breakdown procedures. The role also oversees catering operations and works with the Chef to create menus.
Requirements
- At least 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.
Responsibilities
- Supervise all catering events.
- Oversee 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.
- Train new associates, oversee event setups, and direct temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments.
- Ensure proper service to clients during events, including setup, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
