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Compass Group, North America CATERING MANAGER- Heritage Hunt - Gainesville, VA in Gainesville, Virginia

CulinArt Sector

Salary: $80000-$85000/yr.

Other Forms of Compensation:

Pay Grade: 11

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

At CulinArt Group, we strive to create unforgettable dining experiences. As a Catering Manager, you'll lead a team, design menus, and oversee events to exceed client expectations. Join us in our commitment to excellence and innovation and unleash your skills and creativity.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of all catering functions to ensure flawless service delivery.

  • Lead, mentor, and train a diverse team, encouraging a collaborative and hard-working work culture.

  • Take charge of logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities to ensure premier service.

  • Collaborate closely with the culinary team to design and implement innovative, high-quality menus that delight our clients.

  • Provide comprehensive training in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service to ensure consistent and exceptional client experiences.

  • Maintain strict control over labor and food costs for each event, ensuring financial efficiency and sustainability.

  • Engage effectively with management, clients, customers, and associates to build positive relationships and ensure seamless event execution.

  • Support all aspects of food service operations as needed, demonstrating flexibility and dedication.

  • Embrace additional responsibilities with a positive attitude and a dedication to excellence.

Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of catering food service experience, including 1 year in a catering management role.

  • Previous experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations is highly valued.

  • Proven experience in catering management is crucial for this role.

  • Must be available to work weekends and adapt to changing schedules as needed.

  • Some knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.

  • Strong financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills to effectively manage event costs.

  • Proficient in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation.

  • ServSafe Certification is required.

Apply to CulinArt today!

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

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

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.

Associates at CulinArt 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)

Req ID: 1347593

CulinArt Sector

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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