Event Manager

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys 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

As an Event Manager, you oversee all activities within the back of the unit, catering operations, and events for the account.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the availability of required equipment (china, glass, and silver) for the Restaurant and Banquet areas.
• Guarantee the availability of essential supplies for catering, events and kitchen operations.
• Oversee the setup and execution of events, ensuring each detail aligns with the account's standards for excellence.
• Coordinate the timely pulling of equipment and supplies for events.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, including purchasing, receiving, food storage, and facility maintenance.
• Provide leadership and direction to the utility, catering, and culinary teams, fostering their growth and success through comprehensive hiring, training, development, coaching, and counseling.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, and sanitation, maintaining the highest standards.
• Implement, oversee, and meticulously follow up on all sanitation standards and procedures to guarantee a pristine environment.
• Ensure that food service equipment is securely maintained in proper working order, addressing any issues promptly.
• Prepare weekly schedules and adjust personnel allocation as necessary to accommodate operational demands.
• Maintain meticulous control over the inventory of china, glass, and silver to uphold service excellence.
• Fulfill other assigned duties to contribute to operations' overall efficiency and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Showcase a minimum of three years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Display familiarity with high-volume purchasing, food storage, inventory control, and sanitation practices.
• Exhibit a self-starter attitude with exceptional multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of safe and sanitary food handling principles.
• Display physical capability to lift, bend, and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Possess robust supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills to empower your teams.
• Communicate effectively through strong written and verbal skills, facilitating clear interactions.
• Utilize proficient computer skills, including various programs within Microsoft Office, email, and the Internet, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Implement strong financial, budgetary, and food cost control practices.
• Uphold the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior, aligning with the account's values.
• Possess ServSafe or Department of Health certification (a plus), underscoring your commitment to food safety.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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.

Req ID: 1285576

Restaurant Associates

Michael Abbey

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