Location: Piscataway,NJ, USA
Salary:$70,000 - $75,000Pay Grade:13At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation's Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.Job SummaryWorking as an Athletics Catering Director, you have the responsibility for Catering and Events for the entire athletics departments. 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 eventsDevelops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu developmentHires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and proceduresEnsures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all eventsPreferred Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management) is requiredBooking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is keyThe ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essentialApply to Gourmet Dining today!Gourmet Dining is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates at Gourmet Dining are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible 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, click here for paid time off benefits information.Req ID:1360827Chartwells HEKRISTINA MCCARTHY