Sr. Catering Manager

Compass Group•Redwood City, CA

12d•$85,000 - $95,000

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.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Catering Manager to join our corporate dining team. This role demands a passionate, diligent, catering operations professional - a proven hospitality professional with an eye always on the details! Our Senior Catering Manager (Corporate DIning) is responsible for the successful execution of all catering events. This position supervises the sales and event order communications, scheduling and training of service staff, planning, delivery, set up, clean up, and proper invoicing for all daily events.

Requirements

Ability to interact with diverse and high-volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.
Ability to operate Web based ordering system, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.
Proficient with MS office and other business systems
Ability to write professional and efficient emails to clients and customers
Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions.

Nice To Haves

A.S. or equivalent experience
General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices
At least three years of catering management experience

Responsibilities

Daily Catering Operations - ownership and oversight
Supervision and Staff Development - leading and mentoring a high performing team
Culinary Program knowledge
Cultivates exceptional guest and client relations
Financial Management and Analysis
Special Event oversight and implementation
Marketing and Sales (internal)