Jobs · Management · Maine

Director of Catering

American Dining Creations · Portland, ME · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Event planning, design, production within time limits.
  • Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals.
  • Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders.
  • Organize facilities and manage all event's details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, etc.
  • Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities.
  • Cooperate with marketing and PR to promote and publicize event.
  • Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Events Planner or Organizer.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills.
  • Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships.
  • MS Office proficiency.
  • BS in Event Management or related field.

About the role

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.

We recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader. We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service. Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty. We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus Programs for eligible positions

Pay

Pay varies by location

Schedule

N/A

Skills

N/A

Benefits

  • Weekly Pay
  • 401K with company match

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