CATERING EXECUTIVE CHEF - ST. PETERSBURG, FL - (Expired Job)
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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
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 (FSAs)
Paid parental leave
Personal Leave
Job Description
Canteen is a leading provider in the foodservice industry, specializing in delivering exceptional break time experiences through innovative food, service, and technology solutions. As part of Compass Group USA, Canteen is dedicated to enhancing workplace culture by providing tailored markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary experiences. With a customer-centric approach and a commitment to innovation, Canteen thrives on collaboration and the passion of its team members to drive continuous growth and transform how employees connect with food and service during their workday. The company culture emphasizes growth, opportunity, and excellence, making it an attractive workplace for those... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in culinary arts or hospitality management
- 5+ years of experience in high volume catering, preferably in an off-premise catering environment
- proven leadership experience managing teams and directing catering events
- excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- strong organizational and time management abilities
- proficiency in budgeting, P&L management, and sales forecasting
- ability to negotiate contracts effectively
- capability to work independently and multitask under pressure
- experience in hiring, training, and staff development
- willingness to travel for off-premise events
- ability to handle customer concerns and ensure satisfaction
- flexible and adaptable to changing event requirements
- strong problem-solving skills
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 support staff
- demonstrated experience in budgeting, p&l, labor and sales forecasting and reporting
- excellent negotiating skills
- human resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development
- 5+ years experience in high volume catering, preferably in an off-premise catering environment
- ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals
- effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
- ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands
- ability to lead in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and business growth
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)
Job Location
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