Senior Catering Manager
Senior Catering Manager
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At over 300 college & universities around the countryChartwells Higher Education is reinventing the oncampus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in hightech foodinfused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are foodforward difference makers bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.
We are seeking hungry humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.
Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Senior Catering Manager and Elevate Every Occasion with Extraordinary Food and Service!
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences and leading highperforming teams We have an exciting opportunity for you at Texas Womens University in Denton TX!
We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Catering Manager to lead our premier catering department. In this role you will bring innovative catering solutions to life consistently exceeding client expectations. Youll collaborate closely with our Executive Chef to craft personalized menus for a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to exclusive VIP affairs both on and offcampus.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and Coordinate: Oversee all aspects of both internal and external catering events ensuring flawless and exceptional client satisfaction.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive catering marketing strategy. Provide clients with a fullservice event planning experience offering customized menu options tailored to their unique preferences and needs.
Team Development: Lead the recruitment training and scheduling of catering staff. Foster a culture of excellence mentoring your team in service techniques menu presentation and adherence to best practices and policies.
Operational Excellence: Ensure seamless operation across all catering functions with meticulous attention to detail in labor and food cost management. Oversee every phase of event preparation from transportation and setup to and cleanup.
Revenue Growth: Partner with Management and Chartwells Marketing teams to implement strategies that drive catering revenue and expand our market reach.
Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients ensuring our catering programs align with their goals. Focus on delivering exceptional experiences that lead to longterm client satisfaction and retention.
Additional Responsibilities: Take on additional tasks as needed to support the overall success of our dining services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A.S. or equivalent experience
- General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices
- At least two years of catering experience
- Ability to interact with diverse and highvolume 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 word processing and spread sheet applications.
- 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 Equipments per Company guidelines.
- Ability to work at times with minimal supervision and accomplish tasks without direct instruction and problem solve for the best solutions.
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!
Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA
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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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drugfree workplace.
Associates at Chartwells Higher Edare 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:1359385
Chartwells HE
JESSICA BARRICK
reqclassification
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
