Catering Events Manager

• We are hiring immediately for a Catering Events Manager position.

• Location: Sunnyvale CA.

• Schedule: Open Flexible

• Pay Range: $76,240.00 - $78,000.00 annually 

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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage-free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Catering Events Manager to join our outstanding Bon Appetit at Google team!

As the Catering Events Manager, you will hold primary responsibility for the seamless service and exceptional experience of every event. You will meticulously oversee the end-to-end execution of all event and operational tasks, ensuring both culinary and hospitality excellence, alongside robust employee and food safety standards. This pivotal position reports directly to the Senior Catering Events Manager and will leverage your strong communication, refined hospitality, and expert event planning skills to forge impactful partnerships with key stakeholders. These include our valued client, culinary leadership, marketing teams, event concept development, procurement, risk management, operations, and people teams, all working to exceed client expectations and significantly enhance the user experience.

Bon Appetit is deeply committed to a culture of workplace health and safety, which you will champion every day! As the Catering Events Manager, you will set a leading example of responsible practices, ensuring the well-being of our employees, the flawless execution of every event, and your own safety.

The Food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and communities. Apply now and become an integral part of our philosophy!

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and enforce rigorous workplace and food safety standards across all catering operations, including meticulous allergen management.

• Strategically design, meticulously manage, and take full ownership of the overall event experience, extending beyond mere food offerings to encompass seamless logistics and presentation.

• Ensure that all daily catering orders are accurately processed and flawlessly fulfilled to meet our partner's stringent expectations and sector guidelines.

• Develop and execute specialty menus and unique event concepts tailored to client needs, specific budgets, and unit guidelines.

• Actively train, develop, and strategically schedule catering associates, playing a hands-on role in enhancing their skills in service techniques, menu presentation, merchandising, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Conduct all employee reviews, coaching sessions, and actions with professionalism and in a timely manner.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to drive and enhance a robust culture of Food and Workplace Safety.

• Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent substantial professional experience.

• A minimum of 2-4 years of proven similar work experience in catering operations or a similar high-volume, quality-driven food service establishment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of inspiring teams and confidently interacting with clients.

• Proficient in computer and technical skills, with a strong working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for event planning and reporting.

• Managing in a Union Environment is a plus.

• ServSafe Certification a plus.
  

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

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