Director of Catering
Job Summary
Working as the Director of Catering you will effectively coordinate and oversee all internal and external catering events. You are directly responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department. You will implement labor cost control and food cost control, manage preparation, transportation, and setup, and oversee operation and clean-up of all events. You are responsible for Event Coordination and Sales Financials.
Key Responsibilities
- Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures
- Catering activities, books, plans & directed functions
- Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
- Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
- Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with vendors
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
- Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record for meeting sales goals
- Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
- A minimum of five to eight years of experience in hospitality industry including three years’ experience in catering sales
- Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
- Able to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
- The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential
- Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events
- Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
- Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- 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
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retailer 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
About the Role
CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.
Pay
$65,000 to $67,500
Schedule
Not specified
Skills
Not specified
Qualifications
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Application Instructions
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Company Information
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Contact Information
You have been invited to a 30 min interview with Compass!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.