Catering & Event Manager

We have an opening for a Catering & Event Manager position. Location: Los Angeles / Playa Vista CA. Schedule : Monday - Friday Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1576015 . The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 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 ! Role Summary: The Catering & Event Manager is responsible for the service and experience of the event. Motivates, trains, develops and directs team members to deliver exceptional service and accomplish daily goals and catering events. This position oversees the execution of event and operational tasks, including culinary and hospitality excellence, employee and food safety. Adheres to event budget guidelines. The Catering & Event Manager will focus on hospitality and the event experience for the Food program in order to support operational excellence. This position reports into the General Manager and will leverage their strong communication, hospitality and event planning skills to partner with key stakeholders (our partner, culinary, marketing, event concept development, procurement, risk management, operations and people approach) to promote Food Program expectations and enhance user (guest) experience. The great things you will be expected to do: Designs, manages and owns the overall experience, not just the offerings Sets an expectation of hospitality that is friendly and engaging Has a Passion for quality food preparation and taste Ensure that all daily catering orders are processed, and fulfilled to our partner and sector expectations Develops specialty menus and events per clients needs, budget and unit guidelines Trains, develops and schedules catering associates and is actively involved in the development of existing associates in service techniques, menu presentation, merchandising, policies and procedures Conducts all employee reviews, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions in a professional and timely manner Ensures all sector and Compass employee guidelines are implemented and adhered to Promotes a culture of Food and Workplace Safety Treats everyone with professionalism, care and respect. Responds to all feedback in a timely manner Communicates with our Partner honestly, accurately and in a timely manner. Meets all timelines for quarter and year-end reports given by our Partner and Sector Employer Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience Has a minimum of 3-5 years similar work experience Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business Strong passion for great food and hospitality Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines Creates a culture of food and workplace safety Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work independently as well as in a …

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