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Sr Events and Catering Operations Manager

Sr Events and Catering Operations Manager

Bon AppetitMountain View, CA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Title : Sr Events and Catering Operations Manager

Pay 13

Reports To :

Salary : 94,000-96,820

Other Forms of Compensation :

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

The Sr. Events & Catering Operations Manager for Bon Apptit Management Company is responsible

for the successful execution of all events and catering functions, and oversees the Events & Catering

setup team. This position will also assist the Director of Events & Catering, Sr. Events & Catering

Manager / Events & Catering Manager in supervising the sales and event order communications,

scheduling and training of service staff, planning, delivery, set up, clean up, and proper invoicing for all

daily events. This position will manage Events & Catering inventory for tables, chairs, catering small

wares, equipment, and beer / wine inventory. Management of Events & Catering storage areas and

facilities. Position will also oversee the Catering fleet of delivery trucks (where applicable).

POSITION OBJECTIVES :

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the

following :

  • ? Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • ? Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
  • ? Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • ? Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work

efforts with other employees and organizations.

Major Duties

Daily Operations

  • ? Work collaboratively with all Events & Catering team members across all neighborhoods.
  • ? Represents company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner is all customer and employee
  • interactions.

  • ? Manage hourly personnel appropriately based upon business needs and events, if / when needed.
  • ? Ensure that all daily events and catering orders are fulfilled to client and Bon Apptit expectations.
  • ? Ensures that all necessary food items have identifiers or menus, displayed in a clean and consistent
  • manner.

  • ? Greets customers courteously, and interacts with customers in a manner to ensure customer
  • satisfaction.

  • ? Interact with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner.
  • ? Demonstrates a complete understanding of menu items and explains same to customers accurately.
  • ? Relays relevant comments from customers directly to supervisors.
  • ? Consistently exhibits the ability to keep up with events and catering delivery schedules and does so
  • calmly, accurately and efficiently.

  • ? Manages inventory levels relating to small wares, tables, chairs, event equipment and vehicle fleet.
  • ? Manages inventory relevant to catering beer / wine stock, and secured storage items.
  • ? Manages monthly preventative maintenance report on Events & Catering equipment and event
  • areas.

  • ? Collaborate with Chefs in planning and execution of assigned Catering events / requests as needed.
  • ? Accommodate last minute client orders and add-ons efficiently and courteously
  • ? Assist in the daily operations of the department.
  • ? Consistent and efficient correspondence, coordination and execution of events while maintaining a
  • professional, calm and composed demeanor.

    Supervision and Staff Development

  • ? Manages Events & Catering setup personnel appropriately based upon business needs and events.
  • ? Oversee event staff setups for food, beverage and service items according to pre-established Great
  • Expectations Catering standards.

  • ? Monitors all events and ensures proper food delivery and pick up times are met.
  • ? Ensures events and catering staff is in proper uniform and adhering to unit specific appearance
  • standards.

  • ? Conducts trainings with Events and Catering staff on safety, food handling and catering
  • transportation.

  • ? Works collaboratively with entire Events & Catering team across neighborhoods.
  • ? Works collaboratively between Culinary and Events & Catering teams to ensure smooth operations
  • of staff and service.

  • ? Maintain hourly staff payroll in unit timekeeping
  • ? Assists with interviews, hiring, and training staff for Events & Catering positions.
  • ? Provides feedback and support to employees to further their development. Counsels as necessary.
  • ? Assists with ensuring that all Hiring and Training standards are met and documented for employees,
  • including but not limited to New Hire Packet, Employee Handbook Sign off Sheet, Fact Training

    Completion, and Safety Training.

    Culinary Program

  • ? Works with culinary team to make ensure that all catering menu items meet Bon Appetits
  • Sustainability Commitments.

  • ? Works with Culinary team to ensure that portion sizes are standardized and maintained for all
  • functions.

  • ? Ensures that all catering orders and event sheets are distributed and updated clearly for all staff.
  • ? Regularly participates in Events & Catering functions and reviews set up, food display, taste,
  • temperature and ease of use to determine better practices to implement. Works with staff on set up

    and food display to make sure that all events meet pre established Great Expectations Catering

    standards.

    Minor Duties

    Customer Service

  • ? Be the Events & Catering experts to go above and beyond client expectations.
  • ? Represents company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer and employee
  • interactions

  • ? Interact with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service oriented manner
  • ? Approaches all situations with a can-do attitude and presents solutions not problems.
  • ? Reviews and Responds to all customer comments with in 24 hours of submission
  • ? Relays relevant comments from customers directly to Events & Catering team
  • Financial Management and Analysis

  • ? Supervises all events and catering account procedures, maintains AR list and works to keep all
  • invoices current, and none to exceed 30 days.

  • ? Generates weekly financial variance report analysis and monthly promotional and marketing recap
  • and revenue generation reports.

  • ? Reviews events pricing and recommends changes quarterly.
  • Special Events

  • ? Assist Sr. Events & Catering Manager / Events & Catering Manager with planning and execution of
  • VIP / Offsite events.

  • ? Work collaboratively within Events & Catering team to execute specialty events and requests per
  • clients needs, budget and unit guidelines.

  • ? Maintains special event marketing collateral and photographs.
  • Marketing and Sales

  • ? Maintains Client base while generating new client contacts and facilitating a client referral program
  • ? Assists with Events & Catering Open House and promotional events
  • ? Assists with tracking Events & Catering revenue and forecasts to budget, producing monthly
  • reports and variance explanations.

  • ? Develops and implements programs on campus to solicit new business, tracks participation
  • generated from new marketing.

    FOOD AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • ? Responsible for ensuring proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving
  • temperatures follows HACCP standards, and temperature records

  • ? Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area
  • ? Comply with all health and safety regulations
  • ? Handles food items appropriately during preparation
  • ? Adheres to all Fact training Modules and HACCP procedures
  • ? Attends safety meetings and participates in safety inspections
  • ? Ensures that all injuries and accidents are reported on a timely and accurate basis
  • Note : Job duties are subject to change as needed.

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

    functions.

  • ? Ability to interact with diverse and high volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.
  • ? Ability to use the time clock system properly, and record worked hours for processing.
  • ? Ability to work with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without directs instruction, and at
  • times problem solve for the best solution.

  • ? Ability to answer basic questions regarding unit operations and direct other questions to appropriate
  • parties.

  • ? Posses the ability to meet Bon Apptit unit specific uniform standards for this position.
  • ? Utilize all Personal Protective Equipments per Bon Apptit guidelines.
  • ? Wear a cut resistance glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument
  • Apply to Bon Appetit today!

    Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

    Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • 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 for paid time off benefits information.

    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.

    Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

    Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

    Req ID : 1466805

    Bon Appetit

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