CATERING DIRECTOR - LIU Post - Greenvale, NY
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Compass Group, North America is hiring a CATERING DIRECTOR - LIU Post - Greenvale, NY. The Catering Director at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education is responsible for managing catering and events, leading a team, building client relationships, and ensuring high-quality catering services. This role involves coordinating internal and external events, developing marketing plans, and overseeing all operational aspects of catering functions.
Key focus areas include Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events, Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan, and Hire, train, and schedule catering staff.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Hospitality Or Culinary Arts, 5 Years Hospitality Industry Experience, and 2 Years Management Experience. Preferred (not required): Client Relations, Catering Event Coordination, Catering Marketing Plan Development, and Menu Development.
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Gourmet
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
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
Working as a Catering Director , you have the responsibility for Catering and Events. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, along with ensuring the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality.
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
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Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
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Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
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Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management) is required
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Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
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The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential
Apply to Gourmet Dining today!
Gourmet Dining is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)
Associates at Gourmet Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Personal Leave
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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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) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_GourmetDining.pdf
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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1551787
Gourmet
KRISTINA MCCARTHY
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