Director Of Catering Operations - Union College

Director Of Catering Operations

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking an experienced Director of Catering Operations to lead catering services at Union College. This role is responsible for managing all internal and external catering operations, maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service, and overseeing high-volume events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of catering operations at Union College
• Lead and train catering staff in service standards, presentation, and customer service
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, including VIP stakeholders and college leadership
• Conduct and lead meetings with executive clients, including the president's office
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development
• Track and manage labor and food costs for each event
• Ensure efficient execution of high-volume catering operations (annual volume $2M+)
• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail across all functions

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing a catering operation with an annual volume of $2 million or more
• Prior experience as a Catering Director or similar senior catering leadership role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Catering experience is required

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.

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. 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.