Dir, Catering Services, Cal Poly Solano, Vallejo, California

Compass Group • Vallejo, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Catering Director at Cal Poly Solano in Vallejo, California. The role is responsible for catering and events, managing a team, building client relationships, and ensuring catering services are of outstanding quality. The director oversees event operations and develops the marketing, planning, and menu services offered to clients.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 2 years in management; catering management experience is preferred.
• Experience booking events, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and sourcing temporary help and equipment.
• Ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup.

Nice To Haves

• Catering management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events.
• Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan, including comprehensive event-planning services for clients and detailed menu development.
• Hire, train, and schedule catering staff; develop existing staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure successful catering operations, including labor and food cost control, food preparation, transportation, setup, event operation, and cleanup.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• 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
• Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off under applicable laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager