Catering Director - George Washington University - Washington, DC

Salary

$80,000 - $85,000

At over 300 college and universities across the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re‑inventing the on‑campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high‑tech, food‑infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food‑forward difference makers bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

Working as a Catering Director, you have the responsibility for catering and events. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, and ensure the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality.

• Coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events
• Develop and maintain the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
• Hire, train, and schedule catering staff, and actively develop existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensure successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management)
• Booking, selecting, and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience
• Ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA.

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.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

• 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Education maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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