Director of Catering Operations - Union College

Salary: $90000 - $100000 / year

 

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

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

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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: 1459077

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