School Catering Chef: Fine-Dining, Events & Team Lead

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining at Trinity School in New York, NY is seeking a Catering Chef to lead all catering efforts from planning to execution in a high-volume school setting. You will manage client consultations, menu development, staff leadership, inventory control, and on-site operations to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, food quality, and collaboration with campus partners, with opportunities to shape events for students, faculty, parents,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in hospitality, food and beverage management or catering operations.
• Fine dining experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in event planning or campus catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of food prep, presentation standards, and catering trends.
• Proven leadership to train and develop service teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute catering events and campus programs, ensuring excellence in service, presentation, and overall experience.
• Oversee all aspects of catered events, including client consultations, menu planning, staffing, logistics, and execution.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to develop creative, high-quality menus aligned with client needs and event styles.
• Lead event logistics, including setup, service, breakdown, and coordination of onsite operations.
• Train and mentor catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, food safety, and customer service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards at all times.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with students, faculty, parents, and school administrators to support community engagement and repeat business.
• Partner with campus teams to create engaging, food-focused events that reflect the school culture.
• Support marketing efforts, including social media content, promotions, and visual merchandising.
• Gather and analyze guest feedback to continuously improve catering services and offerings.
• Provide on-site leadership and problem-solving during events to ensure smooth, successful execution.
• Utilize catering software platforms (e.g., Catertrax, Spoonfed) to manage event details and communications.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, food and labor costs, and overall performance of catering programs.

Skills

Hospitality management

Event planning

Catering operations

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Service skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Catering software (Catertrax, Spoonfed)

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining at Trinity School in New York, NY is seeking a Catering Chef to lead all catering efforts from planning to execution in a high-volume school setting. You will manage client consultations, menu development, staff leadership, inventory control, and on-site operations to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, food quality, and collaboration with campus partners, with opportunities to shape events for students, faculty, parents,