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Catering Director

Compass Group USA, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Catering Director

Position Title: Catering Director Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work. Job Summary Working as a Catering Director , you have the responsibility for Catering and Events. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, along with ensuring the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality. Key Responsibilities: Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management) is required Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Associates at Restaurant Associates 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) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Req ID: 1520219 Restaurant Associates Michael Abbey [[req_classification]]