Director of catering

Compass Group, North America Director of Catering Newburgh, New York Apply Now

Other Forms of Compensation : Commission Package

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service, and our great results.

If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service.

Job Summary

Working as the Catering Sales Director you will effectively coordinate and oversee all internal and external catering events.

You are directly responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department.

You will implement labor cost control and food cost control, manage preparation, transportation, and setup, and oversee operation and clean-up of all events.

You are responsible for Event Operations and Sales Financials.

This is a hands-on role executing events as well as selling catering and events.

Key Responsibilities :

• Hires, trains, and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
• Creates reports of operating statements and operational budgets, and reviews the collection of receivables.
• Catering activities, books, plans & executes functions.
• Creates proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders.
• Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP.
• Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals.
• Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service.
• A minimum of five to eight years of experience in hospitality industry including three years’ experience in catering sales.
• Supervisory, scheduling, training, and coaching skills.
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction.
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs.
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and clean-up is also essential.
• Knowledge of A / V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving / strategizing skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes.
• Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
• Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

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Last updated : 2024-09-09

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000