Catering Manager - Virginia State (ref. 8604)
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Thompson Hospitality is currently seeking a creative Catering Manager for Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA.
For the successful candidate:
* 3 Weeks paid vacation to start!
* competitive base salary
* attainable bonuses
* great benefits package
* matching 401K
Thompson Hospitality
Thompson Hospitality, formed in 1992, is the 6
th
largest food service company and the largest minority-owned Food Service business in the United States. We currently employ over 2,500 food service professionals and provide meals at businesses and institutions in 40 states and four foreign countries. The restaurant and retail division operates four different concepts with 22 unique locations in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. area, serving over 1.9 million guests each year.
Catering Manager
The Catering Manager will work closely with the Catering Director and Catering Chef to assure creative food presentation and quality. The Catering Manager will help with the training of all front of the house service associates, including proper serving techniques, garnishing techniques, and service formats. With catering comes a tremendous amount of visibility. Therefore public relations and marketing will also be the Catering Manager's responsibility.
Needs for Success:
* Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels
* Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
* Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
* Ability to perform various motor skills, such as lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping and arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis
* Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
* Exhibit tact, courtesy and reasonable speed in performance of duties
* Strong client relationship skills
Necessary Qualifications:
* A minimum of three (3) years of catering experience in hospitality industry
* Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
* The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean up is also essential
* ServSafe Certification a plus
* Must be able to pass criminal background check
For the successful candidate:
* 3 Weeks paid vacation to start!
* competitive base salary
* attainable bonuses
* great benefits package
* matching 401K
Thompson Hospitality
Thompson Hospitality, formed in 1992, is the 6
th
largest food service company and the largest minority-owned Food Service business in the United States. We currently employ over 2,500 food service professionals and provide meals at businesses and institutions in 40 states and four foreign countries. The restaurant and retail division operates four different concepts with 22 unique locations in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. area, serving over 1.9 million guests each year.
Catering Manager
The Catering Manager will work closely with the Catering Director and Catering Chef to assure creative food presentation and quality. The Catering Manager will help with the training of all front of the house service associates, including proper serving techniques, garnishing techniques, and service formats. With catering comes a tremendous amount of visibility. Therefore public relations and marketing will also be the Catering Manager's responsibility.
Needs for Success:
* Supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customer and associate levels
* Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
* Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
* Ability to perform various motor skills, such as lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping and arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis
* Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
* Exhibit tact, courtesy and reasonable speed in performance of duties
* Strong client relationship skills
Necessary Qualifications:
* A minimum of three (3) years of catering experience in hospitality industry
* Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting and computational practices
* The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean up is also essential
* ServSafe Certification a plus
* Must be able to pass criminal background check
Thompson Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D
Additional Details
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Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
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Hotel/Resort
Catering/Events