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Compass Group

CATERING EXECUTIVE CHEF - ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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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 retail solutions company dedicated to enhancing workplace experiences. As a part of Compass Group USA, Canteen specializes in providing comprehensive food, beverage, and retail services through innovative technology and exceptional customer care. The company operates solutions such as markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary services, all designed to bring convenient and satisfying break time options to employees across various businesses. With a commitment to growth, opportunity, and excellence, Canteen places its people at the core of its success, fostering a culture of dedication, collaboration, and passion. Joining Canteen means becoming... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience in catering or culinary management
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proven leadership abilities
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
  • Experience with budgeting and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in vendor negotiation
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

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)
  • 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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