CATERING MANAGER - Minneapolis, MN Job

CATERING MANAGER - Minneapolis, MN Job

CATERING MANAGER - Minneapolis, MN Job
Date:Jan 24, 2012
Location:Minneapolis, MN, US

Description:Our associates' experience and knowledge are our greatest asset. Continued positive growth is a necessity and we remain committed to providing our associates access to the best opportunities for career development and advancement.

JobDescription:

Eurest Dining Services is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Our vast internal network is capable of sharing ideas and cultural experiences from around the globe to local, regional and national business. Eurest is proud to serve the world's most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500. Our recipe for success is flexibility, professionalism, presentation and a dedication to exceptional cuisine.

Working as a Catering Manager for Eurest Dining Services will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.

As the Catering Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all catering events for the account. You will manage and lead a team of associates to make sure the event is executed and Eurest stands are met. Additionally, as part of the management team, you will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

- 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 be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure successful operations of catering functions including labor cost, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and clean up of all events.
- Additional responsibilities include the reporting of operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and review of the collection of receivables.
- Responsible for all catering activities, books, plans & directed functions.
- Menu development and costing, marketing functions as they relate to the catering department.

Qualifications:

- BS degree in Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred.
- A minimum of five years of experience in hospitality industry including two years in management (preferably Catering Management) is required.
- Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key.
- The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean up is also essential.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office, internet, and email.
- Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company.

Great People. Real Opportunities.

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

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