Catering Operations Manager
Compass Group - San Francisco, CA
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Catering Operations ManagerClick Here to Apply OnlineJob Description Bon Appetit Position Title: Catering Operations Manager Salary: 90,000-100,000 Our Passion is FoodAt Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service At Bon Appetit you wont find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people Job Summary Job Summary:The Catering Operations Manager holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for on and off premise Company events. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. You will be expected to have excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability. Key Responsibilities: Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the clients budgetPlans menus in consultation with the clients and chefsNegotiates individual vendor contractsDelegates to, and ensure that, the Event Manager coordinates and executes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event ManagerRecruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staffOrganizes, leads and motivates the catering teamPlans staff and event schedulesMaintains and develops accurate financial and administrative recordsServes as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan eventsAssesses contract requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services deliveredPerforms final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standardsResolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer paymentPreferred Qualifications: Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experienceStrong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this roleAbility to work independently with little direct supervisionAbility to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and WPC support staffAbility to respond effectively to continuously changing demandsDemonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reportingEffective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environmentExcellent negotiating skillsAbility to establish credibility with senior culinary professionalsHuman Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development3-5 years experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off-premise catering environment)The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business Apply to Bon Appetit todayBon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Bon Appetitare offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID:1356623Bon AppetitBRYAN GONI
Created: 2024-10-10