CATERING DIRECTOR - Rutgers Athletics - Piscataway, NJ

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Athletics Catering Director to lead catering and events for athletic departments. This dynamic role involves managing a dedicated team, building strong client relationships, and ensuring that catering services are of the highest quality. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you will coordinate events, develop marketing plans, and oversee operations, making a significant impact on the dining experience at numerous college campuses. If you have a passion for hospitality and a knack for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in hospitality, 2 years in management required.
• Experience in menu pricing and event planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee catering events for athletics departments.
• Manage staff and ensure quality catering services.

Skills

Catering Management

Client Relations

Team Management

Event Coordination

Education

Experience in Hospitality Industry

Job description

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Pay Grade: 13

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

Job Summary

Working as an Athletics Catering Director, you have the responsibility for Catering and Events for the entire athletics departments. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, along with ensuring the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality.

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:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the 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
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Gourmet Dining 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)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Req ID: 1360827

Chartwells Higher Education

KRISTINA MCCARTHY