Catering Manager - Fidelity - Smithfield, RI

Compass Group; Smithfield (RI, NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Catering Manager, overseeing high-volume corporate dining events. You will manage logistics, train staff, and ensure exceptional service while maintaining quality and cost control. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a catering management role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and cost control practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all catering events from setup to breakdown.
• Monitor and control food and labor costs for each event.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Satisfaction

Communication

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Other Forms of Compensation:

What makes FLIK click

Our people. The decisions, actions, and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value, and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited, and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department of a high-volume corporate dining account in Smithfield, RI. This role includes training new associates, overseeing event set-ups, and directing temporary personnel alongside their daily tasks. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including setup, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all catering events, ensuring smooth execution from setup to breakdown.
• Manage event logistics, staffing, quality control, and sanitation in coordination with other departments.
• Collaborate with the Chef to develop and improve catering menus.
• Train catering team members on service standards, menu knowledge, and customer engagement.
• Monitor and control food and labor costs for each event, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, team members, and leadership to exceed expectations.
• Support all foodservice-related activities as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a catering management role.
• Background in fine dining, hotels, corporate dining, or country clubs preferred.
• Proven catering experience with focus on quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
• Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends, food safety, and cost control practices.
• Solid financial and budgeting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ServSafe Certification required.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

Learn more about the Compass story

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post is not exhaustive; responsibilities and requirements may change based on business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• 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

Additional paid and unpaid time off benefits may be available according to law. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or remote work, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1423328

Flik Hospitality Group

NANCY M TEIXEIRA