Catering Manager - Wabash College

Job Summary

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!

As the Catering Manager at Wabash College, you will oversee the daily operations of the campus catering department, ensuring exceptional service and execution for a variety of events. You'll manage staff, coordinate logistics, and maintain strong client relationships to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that reflect the standards of the college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all catering events, from planning to execution.
• Oversee event logistics, setup, breakdown, and sanitation procedures.
• Train and guide catering associates on service standards, presentation, and guest interaction.
• Collaborate with the Chef to develop customized menus.
• Monitor food and labor costs per event to ensure budget adherence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and resolving any concerns.
• Support overall foodservice operations as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of food service experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Proven catering experience is required.
• Background in hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, or military is preferred.
• Knowledge of catering trends, sanitation, food cost control, and event execution.
• Strong financial, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet tools.
• ServSafe Certification required.

Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits including 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, and personal leave.

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: 1464548