Catering Manager

Overview

Bon Appétit Management Company is a contract food service company. We are committed to great food and outstanding service, encouraging innovation and continuous learning. We are actively recruiting a Catering Manager to lead our catering operations. Our Passion is Food!

As a Catering Manager, you will manage the Catering Department, including training new associates, overseeing event set‑ups, and directing temporary personnel alongside everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including set‑up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.

• Supervise all catering events.
• Operate event logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility‑related activities.
• Collaborate with the Chef to create menus.
• Train catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
• Track and monitor labor and food cost for each event.
• Communicate at various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels; maintain excellent client relationships.
• Assist in responsibility for all food‑service related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 2 years of food service experience, including 1 year at a management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations.
• Required catering experience.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet).
• Serv Safe Certification.

Salary
: $110,000–115,000 annually.

Other compensation details available upon request.

• 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

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace and encourages associates to grow, try new things, and learn.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Restaurants

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please apply today.

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