CATERING DIRECTOR - POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESS - TALLAHASSEE, FL
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, Tallahassee, FL, United States
About Compass Group USA
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 U.S. associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafés, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
Job Summary Working as a
Catering Director
for
Potential New Business
in Tallahassee, FL, you will be responsible for catering and events. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, and ensure the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events
Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan, including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
Hire, train, and schedule catering staff and actively develop existing staff in in‑service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
Ensure successful operations of catering functions, including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 2 years in management (preferably catering management)
Experience booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment
Ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup
Apply Now To apply, visit: https://www.compass-usa.com
Equal Opportunity Employment 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.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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, please see the attached wage transparency information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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Job Summary Working as a
Catering Director
for
Potential New Business
in Tallahassee, FL, you will be responsible for catering and events. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, and ensure the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events
Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan, including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
Hire, train, and schedule catering staff and actively develop existing staff in in‑service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
Ensure successful operations of catering functions, including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 2 years in management (preferably catering management)
Experience booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment
Ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup
Apply Now To apply, visit: https://www.compass-usa.com
Equal Opportunity Employment 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.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance / AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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, please see the attached wage transparency information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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