Catering Manager (Lone Star College - Houston, TX

Compass Group USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Canteen, a label within Compass Group USA, is seeking an experienced Catering Manager for Lone Star College in Houston, TX. The role oversees a $1M–$1.5M catering program, drives growth, and ensures exceptional service delivery for a diverse set of events.

The ideal candidate has hospitality and large-scale event experience, strong client relations, and a focus on profitability. Primarily Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends. Join us to grow with Canteen.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of catering management, hospitality, event management, or food service leadership experience.
• Experience managing high-volume catering programs with revenue growth.
• Experience planning and executing events for up to 500 guests.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and catering/event management software.
• Knowledge of budgeting, invoicing, and financial management.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a $1M-$1.5M catering operation, including planning, execution, billing, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining relationships with campus departments, student organizations, and external customers.
• Identify opportunities to grow catering revenue and expand business through exceptional service and client engagement.
• Coordinate and execute events including student events, business meetings, award ceremonies, orientations, banquets, and VIP functions.
• Manage events ranging from small meetings to large gatherings up to 500 guests.
• Develop catering menus with culinary teams to ensure top quality and presentation.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and invoices with accuracy and profitability.
• Collaborate with operations and culinary teams for seamless execution.
• Monitor labor, food costs, and budgets to meet financial objectives.

Skills

Catering management

Hospitality

Event management

Client relations

Budgeting

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Catering software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering/event management software

Job description

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Catering Manager (Lone Star College - Houston, TX

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation:Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, client-focused Catering Manager to oversee and grow a $1M-$1.5M catering program. This highly visible role is responsible for planning and executing a wide variety of events, building strong client relationships, driving catering sales growth, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong hospitality background, experience managing large-scale events, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a $1M-$1.5M catering operation, including planning, execution, billing, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships with campus departments, student organizations, and external customers.
• Actively identify opportunities to grow catering revenue and expand business through exceptional service and client engagement.
• Coordinate and execute a variety of events including student events, business meetings, award ceremonies, orientations, banquets, special events, and VIP functions.
• Manage events ranging from small meetings to large functions of up to 500 guests.
• Develop catering menus and work closely with culinary teams to ensure outstanding food quality and presentation.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, event orders, and invoicing while ensuring accuracy and profitability.
• Collaborate with operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Monitor labor, food costs, and operational budgets to achieve financial objectives. Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of catering management, hospitality, event management, or food service leadership experience.
• Experience managing high-volume catering programs with responsibility for revenue growth. Strong client-facing skills with the ability to develop and maintain lasting customer relationships.
• Experience planning and executing events for up to 500 guests.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and catering/event management software.
• Knowledge of budgeting, invoicing, and financial management.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Schedule

• Primarily Monday-Friday operation.
• Occasional evening and weekend events based on business need.

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteenare offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 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,

Nearest Major Market: Houston
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