A Catering Manager for Bon Appétit Management Company assistsin the overall success of the operation adhering to the Client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and Bon Appétit’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. Oversees Special Events sales, planning and execution. Manages scheduling and event assignments. Maintains and teaches a good work ethic. Motivates, trains, develops and directs all staff to accomplish the goals and objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the guests. Solves problems professionally, rapidly and fairly. Maintains a working relationship with client.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices

 At least two years similar work experience

 Ability to interact with diverse and high volume customer base in a friendly and efficient manner.

 Ability to operate Web based ordering system, process customer requests, changes to orders, menu updates and client profiles.

 Proficient with word processing and spread sheet applications.

 Ability to write professional and efficient emails to clients and customers.

 Posses the ability to meet Bon Appétit unit specific uniform standards for this position.

 Utilize all Personal Protective Equipment’s per Bon Appétit guidelines.

 Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

    Must have a valid driver's license - minimum of Class C (non Commercial Driver License) license and clean motor vehicle record.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

 Stand, talk or hear, and taste or smell.

 Walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms.

 Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

 Push and Pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 Must consistently utilize all Personal Protective Equipment per Bon Appétit guidelines.

 Must wear a cut resistance glove whenever using a sharp or potentially sharp tool or instrument.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS:

 Ability to read and comprehend elaborate instructions, event requests, correspondence, and memos written in English

 Ability to write simple professional correspondence, through email.

 Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and clients.

 Ability to lead small meeting and trainings with employees and other members of the company and cover basic health, safety, culinary and service topics.

    Bon Appétit is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V.

 AUTHORITY:

    This position supervises numerous (5-10) hourly employees. Both delivery personnel and at times culinary personnel.