Catering Manager

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Catering Manager

Salary:

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary:

Working as the Catering Manager, you will effectively coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. You will be responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department. You will implement labor cost control, food cost control, preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and clean-up of all events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities/ Key Responsibilities:

• Creates operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and reviews of the collection of receivables.
• Creates proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders.
• Prepares and monitors budgets, financial targets, and forecasts.
• Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.
• Works with the Chef in creating menus.
• Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.
• Assists with all foodservice-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of current food industry trends and fine dining points of service.
• A minimum of two years of experience in the hospitality industry, including one year of experience in catering sales.
• Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet.
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs.
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and clean-up is also essential.
• Superior quantitative, oral, and written communication and problem-solving/strategizing skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes, and must possess attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
• Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Req ID: 1587871

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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