CATERING DIRECTOR- University of Houston- TEXAS

Salary: $87,500-92,000

Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Job Summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring a Catering Manager at the University of Houston! In this key leadership role, you’ll play a key role in creating exceptional hospitality experiences for guests in a fast-paced, high-profile event environment. You’ll lead the seamless execution of premium catering operations, ensuring every detail—from event setup and presentation to guest service and breakdown—is delivered with professionalism and excellence.

You’ll coordinate and oversee daily assignments, guide team members, and ensure premium suites are fully prepared to exceed client and guest expectations. Throughout each event, you’ll maintain the highest standards of service, cleanliness, organization, and hospitality while responding confidently to changing needs and special requests.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring energy, leadership, and a passion for hospitality to every event while representing Compass Group with pride and delivering memorable experiences for our clients and guests.

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 banquets and events in hotels, corporate catering, University catering, 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.

Apply to Compass Group 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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Personal Leave

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet 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\_CorpAndFoodbuy.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\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

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