Catering Operations Manager Conference Center
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Salary:$85000 - $90000 /year
Pay Grade:14
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Location: Redmond WA
As the leader in business and industry dining Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nations largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurests leadership and professional support team you will help our 16000 chefs and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locationsCome grow your career with Eurest.
Job Summary
As the Operations Manager of Conference Center Catering with Eurest you will lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences in a corporate conference center setting. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of catering operations ensuring alignment with Compass/Eurests commitment to excellence in guest experience sustainability and client partnership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with Compass Group and Eurest standards for food safety sanitation and workplace safety.
- Maintain high standards of food quality presentation and customer service.
- Serve as the primary liaison with internal teams (primarily event planning) ensuring all events meet or exceed expectations.
- Collaborate with General Manager Director of Operations and District Manager to customize catering solutions that reflect client expectations.
- Lead pre-event planning and post-event evaluations to drive continuous improvement with hourly staff and leadership.
- Recruit train and develop a diverse team of front of house union team members.
- Foster a culture of hospitality accountability and professionalism.
- Conduct and provide feedback in daily and weekly team meetings performance reviews and coaching sessions.
- Champion Eurests sustainability initiatives including waste reduction and responsible sourcing.
- Identify and implement strategies to control expenses inventory equipment and support employee safety.
- Identifies critical issues and/or handles escalations from senior management or client and ensures that issues are resolved to client and management satisfaction.
- Operational administrative requirements are completed on time staying in compliance with the Company expectations
- Through education training and additional resources you will support the team at base and in the field positioning them to be successful.
- Develop weekly schedules with Scheduling Manager and Leadership team. Address daily staffing coverage and concerns
- Training and safety standards adhered to across the FOH team
- Culinary knowledge of current menu; be the expert on the FOH management team
- Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management Business Management or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in catering or food service management ideally in a corporate or conference center environment.
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver financial results.
- Ability to assess prioritize and communicate operational plans in a fast paced environment
- ServSafe certification or equivalent required.
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Eurest 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.
Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Eurest 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
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 here for paid time off benefits information.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Compass Group Canada is the country’s leading foodservice and support services provider with over 25,000 associates across the country.
