Sr. Catering Director

Compass Group USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Leave

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

ID Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s Eurest division seeks a Senior Catering Director in Los Angeles to lead all aspects of the catering operation for a high-profile account. You will oversee internal and external catering, cultivate client relationships, and ensure events reflect top standards of quality, creativity, and execution.

You will work with the Chef on menu development, train staff in service techniques, monitor labor and food costs, and strive for best-in-class guest experiences across diverse events.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of foodservice management experience.
• Catering experience is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Trains catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation and customer service
• Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event
• Maintains excellent client relationships
• Works with the Chef in creating menus

Skills

Foodservice management

Catering

Leadership

Communication

Job description

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Salary: $100,000-$110,000/annually

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.

Job Summary

Join a dynamic team where your leadership and passion for hospitality will make a meaningful impact. As aSenior Catering Director, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional experiences by leading all aspects of the catering operation.

In this role, you will oversee both internal and external catering services, cultivate strong client relationships, and ensure every event reflects the highest standards of quality, creativity, and execution. From planning to presentation, you’ll drive excellence in both food and service, while leading a team committed to delivering memorable, best-in-class experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to partner with outstanding colleagues and bring innovative catering solutions to a high-profile account.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trains catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation and customer service
• Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event
• Maintains excellent client relationships
• Works with the Chef in creating menus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years of foodservice management experience preferred
• Catering experience is required
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Associates at Eurest are 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

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.

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