DINING & CATERING SERVICES MANAGER - HOOVER, AL

Compass Group•Hoover, AL

7d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job SummaryAs a Dining Services Manager, you will support a high-profile corporate dining account with a strong emphasis on coordinating, executing and enhancing catering events. You will oversee daily dining operations while partnering closely with the culinary team and client contacts to ensure exceptional service delivery for meetings, special events, and corporate functions. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to elevate the catering experience for a professional, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

2 years of food service supervisory or lead experience.
Catering experience and/or banquet coordination strongly preferred.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
Waited table and catering experience is preferred.
Possess general hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification is preferred.
Associate’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, oversees and executes catering events ranging from small meetings to large corporate functions.
Communicates event updates, changes, and requirements to the broader team to ensure flawless execution.
Ensures catering setups, deliveries and breakdowns are performed with accuracy, timeliness, and brand consistency.
Maintains strong client relationships and provides high-touch service during all events.
Oversees dining services operations of a small to medium volume location.
Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner.
Assists with profit and loss and budgeting as it pertains to this account.
Works with the Chef and management team in creating menus and providing top quality food.
Assists in the responsibility for all food service-related activities and be primarily involved in meal services in a seated dining room setting; including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all facility-related activities.
Assists with the rollout of new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team.
Assists with the preparation of quarterly reports for client presentation.
Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality.
Communicates with the culinary department to ensure the food programs reflect the vision of the company.
Performs other duties as assigned.