DIRECTOR OF CATERING

Eurest USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest USA is seeking a Director of Catering to oversee exceptional catering operations for corporate clients. This leadership role will involve managing a dedicated team, enhancing client relations, and ensuring high-quality catering service delivery for a prestigious corporate dining account. An exciting chance to join a fast-growing company recognized in the food and beverage sector.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the hospitality industry, especially in catering management.
• Must be a committed communicator fostering strong client relationships.
• Ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees all on-site executive catering events.
• Develops catering marketing plans and detailed menu development.
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, fostering their development.

Skills

Management

Client Relations

Catering Experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

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Salary: $90000 - $100000

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

We are seeking a polished, highly diligent and detail oriented Director of Catering to join our opening team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the charge in overseeing the catering functions for this busy corporate dining account, Our Catering Director will lead a passionate team, build impactful client relations, and ensure the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality. If you are a passionate catering professional with years of delivering high quality catered events to your clients, we look forward to meeting you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees all on site executive catering events
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree - Hospitality or Culinary Arts a plus!
• Proven experience in the hospitality industry (full service hotels/ fine dining event space & restaurants) including 2 years in catering management is required
• Demonstrated success leading an engaged and focused catering team; must be a committed and articulate communicator who fosters a strong relationship with their team AND the client
• Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential
  
  

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 for paid time off benefits information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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