• Director of Catering Services

    Compass Group, North America (New York, NY)


    Restaurant Associates

     

    Position Title: Director of Catering Services

     

    Pay 16

     

    Reports To: Vice President of Operations

     

    Salary: $130,000 - $140,000

     

    **Other Forms of Compensation:** Benefits

     

    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** **!**

    Job Summary

    As the Director of Catering Services for a premier corporate client, you will be the on-site point of contact for all catering services. As an integral part of the operations, you'll provide both high level leadership and hands on support for this high volume, elaborate food service operation. You will oversee a team of 4 managers and 25+ catering attendants, ensuring the highest level of technical and hospitality services.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Orchestrate and ensure outstanding catering services across the account

    + Manage a team of salaried and hourly associates, including hiring, training, employee performance and development

    + Manage catering service-related financials

    + Manage staffing levels and schedules

    + Continually offer innovation, improvement to daily service and inspiration to your team

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience

    + Experience managing >15M in managed volume

    + Strong knowledge of food and industry trends

    + Minimum of 6 years of experience in managing catering events in a high volume, luxury F&B environment

    + ServSafe certification, recommended

    + Superior communication and problem-solving/strategizing skills

    + Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

    + Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior

     

    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

     

    Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

     

    _Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA_

     

    Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-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. 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.

     

    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 here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

     

    **Req ID:** 1462214

     

    Restaurant Associates

     

    Leah Curry

     

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