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Compass Group, North America

Catering Manager

Compass Group, North America, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566


Compass Group, North America

Catering Manager

Pleasanton ,

California

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Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within."The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9-oBrENwdQ)Success on our team starts with our culture:We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions."I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far."Job SummarySummary: As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department in all duties including training new associates, overseeing event set-ups, and directing any temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including proper set-up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Supervises all catering events.Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities.Works with the Chef in creating menus.Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:2 years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.Catering experience is required.Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a 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, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.ServSafe Certification.Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)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.Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.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, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

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