CATERING MANAGER

AECOM; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in corporate dining seeks a Catering Manager for its Stratford location. The ideal candidate is an experienced hospitality professional responsible for managing catering operations, supervising staff, and ensuring exceptional client service. This role offers numerous opportunities for career growth within an innovative and respected organization, committed to quality and sustainability.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of catering management experience.
• Knowledge in sustainable food practices preferred.
• Ability to operate web-based ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations and events.
• Supervise staff training and development.
• Manage financial aspects and client relations.

Skills

Culinary Program knowledge

Financial Management

Client Relations

Staff Development

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eurest

Position Title: CATERING MANAGER - Stratford, CT

Salary: $60000

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

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Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Catering Manager to join this busy corporate dining account. This role demands a passionate, diligent, catering operations professional - a proven hospitality professional with an eye always on the details!

Our Catering Manager (Corporate Dining) is responsible for the successful execution of all catering events. This position supervises the sales and event order communications, scheduling and training of service staff, planning, delivery, set up, clean up, and proper invoicing for all daily events.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Daily Catering Operations - ownership and oversight

+ Supervision and Staff Development - leading and mentoring a high performing team

+ Culinary Program knowledge

+ Cultivates exceptional guest and client relations

+ Financial Management and Analysis

+ Special Event oversight and implementation

+ Marketing and Sales (internal)

Preferred Qualifications:

+ A.S. or equivalent experience

+ General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices

+ At least two years of catering management experience

+ Ability to interact with diverse and high-volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.

+ Ability to operate Web based ordering system, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.

+ Proficient with MS office and other business systems

+ Ability to write professional and efficient emails to clients and customers

+ Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions.

Apply to Eurest today!

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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.

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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Eurest 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\_Eurest.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.