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Catering Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Unidine is a leading hospitality food service group recognized nationwide for its dedication to delivering exceptional dining experiences. This company is distinguished by its commitment to scratch cooking, utilizing the freshest ingredients to create dishes that stand out in terms of quality and flavor. With a forward-thinking approach, Unidine continually innovates its dining programs, venue concepts, and service standards to stay ahead of industry trends. Their diverse range of offerings includes restaurants, bars, cafeterias, and bistros, providing guests with unique and memorable culinary experiences. Known for fostering a culture of excellence, Unidine supports its team members with the right tools and resources to perform at their best, enabling creativity and passion to flourish within the workplace. The company has earned awards for its quality and service, making it a sought-after employer within the hospitality sector.

The role of Catering Manager at Unidine is a vital leadership position within the company's food service operations. The successful candidate will oversee the Catering Department, managing all aspects of catering events from start to finish. This includes training new associates, coordinating event setup and breakdown, supervising event service, and directing any temporary staff involved. The Catering Manager works closely with culinary teams to create innovative and appealing menus, ensuring that all catered events meet the highest standards of quality and presentation. This position also involves financial oversight, such as monitoring labor and food costs to maintain budgetary control. Strong communication skills are essential, as the Catering Manager must build and maintain excellent relationships with clients, customers, management, and staff. This role demands a balance of operational efficiency, leadership ability, and a deep understanding of food service trends and sanitation standards.

Working as a Catering Manager for Unidine means joining an award-winning team committed to excellence in hospitality. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of $65,000 annually. It also presents an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic company that values innovation, sustainability, and employee development. Unidine is part of Compass Group USA, a global leader in food service management, which further provides stability and growth opportunities. Benefits offered include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, retirement options, and paid time off, among others. The company values diversity and inclusiveness, striving to create a supportive environment where all employees can thrive. Unidine also encourages referrals by offering an employee referral bonus, emphasizing its focus on building strong teams through trusted recommendations.

This career opportunity is ideal for experienced food service professionals who have experience managing catering operations and who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service. The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, financial acumen, and a proactive approach to quality and service improvements. Candidates should be proficient in computer skills and familiar with MS Office products. ServSafe certification is required to uphold safety and sanitation protocols. By joining Unidine as a Catering Manager, individuals will be part of a company that not only leads the industry in innovation and quality but also invests in its people, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional growth.

Job Requirements

  • Two years of food service experience including one year at the management level
  • Catering experience is required
  • Proficient computer skills with knowledge of MS Office products
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple events and coordinate teams
  • Commitment to quality, sanitation, and customer service standards

Job Qualifications

  • Two years of food service experience including one year at the management level
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
  • Catering experience is required
  • Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet
  • ServSafe Certification

Job Duties

  • Supervises all catering events
  • Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities
  • Works with the Chef in creating menus
  • Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service
  • Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event
  • Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
  • maintains excellent client relationships
  • Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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