DIRECTOR CATERING Campus Events -University of Central Oklahoma- Edmond, OK
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,200.00 - $79,100.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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
Chartwells Higher Education is a prominent division within Compass Group USA dedicated to transforming dining experiences at over 300 colleges and universities across the United States. With a clear focus on innovation and community, Chartwells invests in creating high-tech, food-driven social spaces that foster meaningful connections and enrich the campus environment. This organization is committed to serving not just food, but also an elevated social and educational experience that supports student success and well-being. Chartwells prides itself on being a dynamic and inclusive employer that values hungry, humble, and smart individuals eager to make a difference and grow within a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality or culinary arts
- Minimum of 5 years in hospitality with 2 years in management preferably in catering
- Demonstrated ability to manage food preparation, service, and cleanup
- Experience in booking, costing, and contract pricing
- Ability to lead and develop catering staff
- Skilled in event coordination and client service
- Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality or culinary arts
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including at least 2 years in management
- Experience in catering management including booking, menu selection, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Excellent communication and client service abilities
- Ability to manage budgets and control labor and food costs
- Knowledge of event planning and catering operations
Job Duties
- Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
- Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
- Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and develops existing staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
- Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events
- Builds client relations to ensure outstanding catering quality
- Controls event costs through effective budgeting and resource management
- Oversees food preparation, service, and cleanup during catering events
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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