CATERING MANAGER - Compass Group, North America

Eurest





+ We are hiring immediately for a CATERING MANAGER position.


+ Location: Johnson & Johnson, 1 Johnson and Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Note: online applications accepted only.


+ Schedule: Full-Time; primarily Monday through Friday 6:30am - 4:30pm, with occasional evenings. More details upon interview.


+ Details: The catering manager is responsible for hiring, training, and developing frontline associates in the catering department. The ideal associate will manage a team of 6, including waitstaff and back-of-house associates. The operation includes executive and private dining room spaces, conference rooms, and executive pantries. This individual will interact directly with the executive admins to coordinate executive meals and events.


+ Requirement: Hospitality and service mindset, ability to work evenings, and strong organizational skills. Ability to multitask effectively in a high-volume environment.


+ Salary range: $70,000 - 75,000 per year


+ Perks: Monday through Friday only, onsite parking, employee meal plan, paid vacations and holidays.


+ *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available






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Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.


Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!





Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, “connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise,” is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.




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.






Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.


Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: 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_Eurest.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.


About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry


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.


Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1376178


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