CATERING MANAGER - Compass Group, North America

Gourmet





+ We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position.


+ Location: Rider University; 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Note: online applications accepted only.


+ Schedule: Full Time; Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends as the schedule varies.


+ Requirement: Previous Catering & Hospitality work and Microsoft experience required.


+ Salary: $48,000- 58,000 per year

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available









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At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.




Job Summary



Summary: As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department in all duties including training new associates, overseeing event set-ups, and directing any temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including proper set-up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



+ Supervises all catering events.


+ Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.


+ Works with the Chef in creating menus.


+ Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.


+ Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.


+ Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.


+ Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.


+ Performs other duties as assigned.






Qualifications:



+ 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.






The Benefits


We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential.


Full-time and part-time positions offer: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program


Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)


Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_GourmetDining.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.


Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion


Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.


Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.


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