SENIOR CATERING MANAGER

Compass Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of dining and event catering as a Senior Catering Manager! In this dynamic role, you'll oversee the successful execution of catering events, ensuring top-notch client relationships and operational excellence. You'll manage a team while balancing administrative tasks and event execution, making every gathering a memorable experience. This position offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for growth and development. If you're passionate about catering and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

Benefits

Benefits

Flexible hours

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in catering is preferred.
• Ability to interact with a diverse customer base in a friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise event order communications and scheduling.
• Responsible for client relationship building and daily operations.

Skills

Client relationship building

Customer service

Financial management

Problem-solving

Staff supervision

Education

Experience in catering

Tools

Web-based ordering system

Word processing applications

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Senior Catering Manager

Pay: 12

Reports To: Regional Director

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A!

Job Summary

The Senior Catering and Conference Manager is responsible for the successful execution of all catering events. This position supervises the event order communications, scheduling and training of service staff, planning, delivery, set up, clean up, and proper invoicing for all daily events. This position is 50% administrative and 50% event execution.

This position requires availability Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm (*additional coverage of early mornings or evenings may be required on occasion).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Outstanding client relationship building skills
2. Daily Operations
3. Supervision and Staff Development
4. Customer Service
5. Financial Management
6. Special Events

Preferred Qualifications:

1. At least two years of experience in catering
2. Ability to interact with diverse and high-volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.
3. Ability to operate Web based ordering system, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.
4. Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
5. Ability to write professional and efficient emails to clients and customers.
6. Possess the ability to meet Company specific uniform standards for this position.
7. Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions.
8. This position supervises numerous 10 hourly employees.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates 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.