Catering Director - Union College

AECOM; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking a Catering Director to lead all catering operations on campus. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing food quality, and collaborating with the culinary team to create exceptional hospitality experiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in foodservice management and a passion for delivering outstanding service.

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

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of foodservice management experience, focusing on catering.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train catering staff in service and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with the Chef to design and update catering menus.
• Oversee event execution, maintaining high food and service quality.
• Track and manage event labor and food costs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Bon Appetit

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 / year

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

As the Catering Director, you will lead all catering operations on campus, ensuring seamless service for both internal and external events. You will manage client relationships, oversee food and service quality, and work collaboratively with the culinary team to develop menus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and train catering staff in service, presentation, and customer service standards

• Collaborate with the Chef to design and update catering menus

• Oversee event execution, maintaining high food and service quality

• Track and manage event labor and food costs

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree preferred

• 3-5 years of foodservice management experience, with a focus on catering

• Proven leadership and team management skills

• Strong organizational and communication abilities

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetitare 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 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:1426513

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