Catering Manager - Blair Academy

Location: Blairstown

FISD

Salary: $70000 - $80000 / year

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The Catering and Community Engagement Manager serves as a campus ambassador and key liaison between the dining services team and the school community. This role is responsible for improving the guest experience by coordinating events, supporting marketing efforts, engaging the campus community, and leading catering operations. The perfect candidate will have experience in hospitality, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach.

This position requires strong project management, a hands-on approach to execution, and a passion for delivering high-quality, significant dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

* Plan, coordinate, and implement catering events and campus programs, ensuring excellence in service and presentation.

* Collaborate with campus partners to craft and deliver engaging food-focused events that reflect the school culture.

* Support marketing initiatives including social media content, promotional campaigns, and visual merchandising.

* Lead and participate in staff training focused on hospitality, service excellence, and guest engagement.

* Gather and analyze guest feedback through surveys, focus groups, and direct interaction to continuously improve the dining experience.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with students, faculty, parents, and school administrators to promote positive community engagement.

* Provide on-site support and problem-solving during events to ensure smooth execution.

* Assist with the development and implementation of creative programming that enhances the dining experience throughout the school year.

* Use catering software platforms (e.g., Catertrax, Spoonfed) to handle event details and communications.

* Monitor project timelines, budgets, and results for campus events and community initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Minimum 3 years of experience in hospitality, food and beverage management, or catering operations.

* Associate's degree or higher in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Marketing, or related field preferred.

* Experience in event planning, conference services, and campus catering strongly preferred.

* Knowledge of food preparation and presentation standards; culinary background a plus.

* Confirmed leadership and experience managing or training service staff.

* Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight timelines.

* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; public speaking experience a plus.

* High comfort level in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with catering software systems preferred.

* Creative problem solver with a passion for hospitality trends, guest engagement, and community-building.

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Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* Life Insurance/ AD

* Disability Insurance

* Retirement Plan

* Paid Time Off

* Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

* 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

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