Job Description

Position Title: SENIOR CATERING MANAGER - NEW YORK, NY

Salary: $85000 - $90000 / yr

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, This is R/A !

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.

We are seeking a Senior Catering Manager to join our team! They have ownership over the successful execution of all catering events and oversee the sales and event order communications, scheduling and training of service staff, planning, delivery, set up, clean up, and proper invoicing for all daily events.

Our ideal Sr Catering Manager for this busy corporate dining account checks a few VERY important boxes:

They are a diligent s teward for catering and breakroom services for the office...

They are proactive while planning and considering needs of program.

They c ollaborate with WE & Meetings teams to manage upcoming orders using EMS software.

They have a flexible mindset to work with last minute meeting requests.

They are fiscally thoughtful with needed purchases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Catering Operations (planning, execution, and ongoing oversight)
• Supervision and Staff Development
• Culinary Programs - collaborative, effective partnership with the culinary team
• Customer Service - you're dedicated to providing exceptional guest service to our client & their team
• Financial Management and Analysis
• Special Events (planning and execution)
• Marketing and Sales

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices
• At least two years similar work experience
• Ability to interact with diverse and high-volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Ability to operate Web based ordering system, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.
• Proficient with business tech and communication tools
• Ability to write professional and efficient emails to clients and customers.
• Possess the ability to meet Company specific uniform standards for this position.
• Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment’s per Company guidelines.
• Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions.
• This position supervises numerous (5-10) hourly employees, including delivery personnel and culinary personnel.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click hereor copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Req ID: 1524938

Restaurant Associates

Johanna P Heidler

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