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We have an opening for a CATERING MANAGER position!
Location: University of Texas Permian Basin - 4901 E. University Blvd. Odessa, TX 79762.
Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Details: The catering manager will be responsible for overseeing the catering operation at UTPB. This includes social and professional events from small to large in size. They will be responsible for the planning and execution of events.
Requirement: This is a hands-on/working catering manager role. 2+ years of foodservice management experience required, preferably in catering or banquets. Catering, banquets, and/or events experience required. May provide support for retail/residential dining as needed.
This role is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus after 3 months of employment.
If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.
Chartwells Higher Education brings fresh ideas and innovative concepts to higher education foodservice. We have quickly established ourselves as the leading college and university foodservice partner in the industry, and were twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nations Restaurant News. While we reflect on a proud past, we keep a keen eye on what is yet to come, especially in the areas of culinary development and nutrition. We foster development in a setting where mobility, teamwork, and communication flourish.
Full-time associates at Chartwells Higher Education are offered many fantastic benefits such as:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Commuter Benefits
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Discount Marketplace
And other voluntary benefits
Summary: As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department in all duties including training new associates, overseeing event set-ups, and directing any temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including proper set-up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises all catering events
Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.¯
Works with the Chef in creating menus.
Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.
Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.
Assists in the responsibility for all food service-related activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
2 years of foodservice experience including 1 year at the management level.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related foodservice operations.
Catering experience is required.
Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet.
ServSafe Certification.
Associates degree is preferred.
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Please follow the below link to apply online:https://careers.compassgroupcareers.com/jobs/339535?lang=en-us
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. Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).
