SENIOR CATERING DIRECTOR- University of Utah - Salt Lake City, UT

Compass Group•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells HIgher Education is seeking an energetic and growth-minded Senior Catering Director for a $2 million premiere catering department at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. Our Senior Catering Director will be responsible for developing and driving catering solutions to meet our customer needs, while working closely with the Executive Chef on menu development. Events encompass a diverse spectrum, spanning from coffee services to exclusive VIP dining occasions, hosted both on-campus and off-campus. This position must be a self-motivated go-getter, who is responsible for building relationships and client communication. This position must know catering operations from start to finish, including but not limited to execution of events, BEO’s, managing the P&L, and looking for cost and labor efficiencies. Catering events include drop offs, buffets, delivery and clears, plated events, and fine dining.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in catering leadership including two years in management.
Proven experience in booking, selecting, and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and sourcing temporary help and equipment.
Strong ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup, ensuring high-quality standards are consistently met.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Must be experienced with computers.
ServSafe® Certified.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee both internal and external catering events to ensure seamless execution and outstanding customer happiness.
Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan, offering clients a comprehensive event planning service and detailed menu development that aligns with their needs and preferences.
Lead the hiring, training, and scheduling of catering staff, actively contributing to the development of existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
Ensure the successful operations of catering functions, including meticulous control over labor and food costs, and be responsible for preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events.
Collaborate with the Management and Chartwells Marketing teams to implement effective strategies sought at building catering revenue and growing market reach.
Foster strong client relationships to align our programs with their objectives, driving happiness and retention.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of dining service operations.