Catering Manager - Stanford University

Compass Group; Stanford (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic role awaits at Bon Appetit as a Catering Manager, overseeing operations at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. The position emphasizes high-quality catering services, staff training, and event logistics, making it a key leadership role for a creative culinary professional. Comprehensive benefits include shift meals, training, and support for various events.

Benefits

Free shift meals

Complimentary safety shoes

Paid campus parking

$50 monthly cell phone stipend

Free shuttle service

Ongoing training and development

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of food service experience, 1 year in management role.
• Proven experience in catering operations preferred.
• Understanding of food trends and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all catering events and daily operations.
• Manage event budgets, track labor and food costs.
• Collaborate with the Chef for menu development.

Skills

Financial skills

Budget management

Customer service excellence

Food safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bon Appetit

Salary: $68,590 - $74,500 / 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

The Catering Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of a dynamic, seven-day-a-week catering program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This role oversees all aspects of catering services, including staff training, event logistics, and ensuring high-quality service for campus facilities and student events. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with catering expertise and a flexible schedule to support events of varying scale. In addition to a collaborative and fast-paced work environment, this position offers excellent perks-including free shift meals, complimentary safety shoes, paid campus parking, a $50 monthly cell phone stipend, free shuttle service, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise all catering events and daily operations.

• Oversee event logistics, quality control, sanitation, and facility coordination.

• Collaborate with the Chef to develop and update menus.

• Train catering staff in service protocols, presentation standards, and customer service excellence.

• Manage event budgets, including tracking labor and food costs.

• Maintain strong communication with clients, staff, and management to ensure smooth execution and high client satisfaction.

• Support all foodservice activities and uphold company standards.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of food service experience, with at least 1 year in a management role.

• Proven experience in catering operations; background in hospitality, education, healthcare, or related fields preferred.

• Strong understanding of food trends, sanitation practices, cost control, and presentation standards.

• Financial and budgeting skills with basic accounting knowledge.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet applications.

• ServSafe Certification required.

• Flexible schedule required to support a 7-day operational environment.

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:1427315

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