Associate Director of Events and Catering

AECOM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in contract food service seeks a Senior Catering Director in New York. You will manage the catering department and ensure superior food and service quality. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, excellent leadership skills, and a strong background in catering and foodservice management.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Three to five years of foodservice management experience preferred.
• Catering experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the catering department and oversee all internal and external catering.
• Train catering staff in service techniques and customer service.
• Track and monitor labor and food costs for events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

AS degree

Job description

Bon Appetit

Salary: 100,000-120,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

Pay Grade: 14

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as a Senior Catering Director for the Company will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be responsible for managing the catering department, overseeing all internal and external catering for the account, managing client relationships, along with ensuring that the food and service at the functions is of superior quality.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Trains catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation and customer service

+ Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event

+ Maintains excellent client relationships

+ Works with the Chef in creating menus

Preferred Qualifications:

+ AS degree preferred

+ Three to five years of foodservice management experience preferred

+ Catering experience is required

+ Strong leadership and communication skills

+ Excellent communication skills

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement 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

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\_BAMCO.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1429997

Bon Appetit

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