Bon Appetit

　　Position Title: Events and Catering Manager

　　Salary: 75,000-85,000

　　Our Passion is Food!

　　At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

　　Job Summary

　　Job Summary:

　　The Catering Operations Manager holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for on and off premise Company events. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. You will be expected to have excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client’s budget

　　Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs

　　Negotiates individual vendor contracts

　　Delegates to, and ensure that, the Event Manager coordinates and executes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event Manager

　　Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff

　　Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team

　　Plans staff and event schedules

　　Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records

　　Serves as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan events

　　Assesses contract requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services delivered

　　Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards

　　Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experience

　　Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this role

　　Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

　　Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and WPC support staff

　　Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands

　　Demonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting

　　Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment

　　Excellent negotiating skills

　　Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals

　　Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development

　　3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off-premise catering environment)

　　The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business

　　Apply to Bon Appetit today!

　　Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

　　Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

　　Associates at Bon Appetit 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)

　　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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

　　Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

　　Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

　　Req ID: 1269627

　　Bon Appetit

　　BRYAN GONI