Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave
Job Description
Canteen is a leading food service and vending company recognized for its innovative approach to creating better workplaces through food, service, and experience. As a member of Compass Group USA, one of the largest foodservice companies globally, Canteen combines industry-leading technology with a dedication to superior customer service to deliver exceptional solutions. Their offerings include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses and their employees. This focus on combining food quality with technology and outstanding service helps improve employee satisfaction and workplace culture across a variety of industries. The... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts or hospitality management
- minimum 5 years experience in catering, with preference for off-premise catering
- proven leadership skills managing teams and events
- strong client presentation and marketing abilities
- excellent communication and negotiation skills
- ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workflow
- proficiency with financial record keeping and budgeting
- capability to work independently and in a team setting
- knowledge of health and safety regulations
- flexibility to work varying hours including weekends and holidays
- valid driver’s license if travel is required
Job Qualifications
- Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experience
- strong organization, time management and team motivation skills
- ability to work independently with little direct supervision
- ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and WPC support staff
- ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands
- demonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting
- effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
- excellent negotiating skills
- ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals
- human resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development
- 5+ years experience in high volume catering (preferably in an off-premise catering environment)
- the ability to lead in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business
Job Duties
- Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client's budget
- plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs
- negotiates individual vendor contracts
- delegates to, and ensure that, the Event Manager coordinates and completes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event Manager
- recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff
- organizes, leads and motivates the catering team
- plans staff and event schedules
- maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records
- serves as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan events
- assesses contract requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services delivered
- performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards
- resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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