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Catering Operations Manager

Compass Group, North America
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Restaurant Associates

Position Title : Catering Operations Manager

Pay 13

Salary : $80,000 - $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 in 2021, This is R / A !

Job Summary

The Catering Operations Manager for Restaurant Associates at MetLife holds duties related to the successful execution and coordination for all catered events. The position is 70% event and catering execution and 30% administrative. This 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. This position requires Monday through Friday availability with operating hours between 7am and 5pm.

Key Responsibilities :

Leads 3 hourly associates

Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client’s budget

Builds outstanding client relationships

Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs

Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team

Plans staff and event schedules

Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records

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 WPC support staff

Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands

Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment

Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development

3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality management environment

The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business

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)

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 (http : / / www.compass-usa.com / our-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 (https : / / www.compass-usa.com / wp-content / uploads / 2023 / 08 / 2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID : 1377864

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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000

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