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Compass Group, North America Manager of Catering Operations in Schenectady, New York

Bon Appetit

Salary: 75000 - 85000 / 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 Operations Manager holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for on and off premise Company events. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. You will be expected to have excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Catering Sales and customer service

  • Leading all aspects of catering operations, staff, ordering and inventory

  • Collaborates with Executive Chef and Catering chef on menus, client tastings and quality assurance.

  • Handles sales, ordering, execution and billing of all catering events.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in leading people, events and the overall guest experience

  • Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are crucial for success in this role

  • Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and WPC support staff

  • Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands

  • Demonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting

  • Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent negotiating skills

  • Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals

  • Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development

  • 3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off-premise catering environment)

  • The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Bon Appetit 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)

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: 1319178

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