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Catering Operations Manager

Compass Group
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
50 Memorial Drive (Show on map)
Mar 06, 2025
Restaurant Associates Position Title: Catering Operations Manager Pay 13 Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A ! Job Summary As a Catering Operations Manager at MIT (77 Massachusetts Ave), you'll manage the successful day-to-day coordination of conference and catering services. This position is 80% administrative duties and outstanding hospitality is a "must have". In this role, you'll work directly with our clients planning outstanding on-premise events. Work schedule will vary with based on planned events. You will be scheduled 5 days per week with varying hours between 7:30am and 7:30pm. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. Key Responsibilities: Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client's budget Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs Delegates to, and ensure that, the Event Manager coordinates and executes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event Manager Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team Plans staff and event schedules Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records Serves as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan events Assesses contract requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services delivered Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment Preferred Qualifications: Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experience Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this role Ability to work independently with little direct supervision Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and staff Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals 3-5 years' experience in a hospitality environment Associates at Restaurant Associates 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 Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace. Apply to Restaurant Associates today! Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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 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. Req ID: 1403964 Restaurant Associates Leah Curry [[req_classification