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Compass Group, North America DIRECTOR OF CATERING, POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESS in BOSTON, Massachusetts
Posted Date: Feb 20, 2021
We are now hiring for a DIRECTOR OF CATERING position.
Location: BOSTON, MA* /Note*: online applications accepted only./
Requirement:Direct oversight of catering services on campus. Previous experience a must.
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Chartwells Higher Education brings fresh ideas and innovative concepts to higher education foodservice. We have quickly established ourselves as the leading college and university foodservice partner in the industry, and were twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nations Restaurant News. While we reflect on a proud past, we keep a keen eye on what is yet to come, especially in the areas of culinary development and nutrition. We foster development in a setting where mobility, teamwork, and communication flourish.
Job Summary
Working as a Catering Director, you are responsible for Catering and Events in a corporate dining conference center. You will manage a team of staff. You will be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring the catering offered to our guests is of superior quality. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
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
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:
Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
Minimum of 5 years of experience in hospitality industry including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management) is required
Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
Ability to supervise food preparation, service and cleanup is also essential
ServSafe Certified a plus
Must have a valid clean driving record
Associates at Chartwells Higher Education are offered many fantastic benefits.
Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
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. /*Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)./
Req ID: 455316
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