Catering Director | Bellingham, WA

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  • Location: Bellingham, WA

  • Company: Compass Group

and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization.

We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job Summary RELOCATION ASSISTANCE OFFERED Filling every occasion with great food and service! Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Catering Director for a NEW account at Western Washington University located in Bellingham, WA. Our Catering Director will maintain and establish all costs and quality standards to ensure outstanding service and to improve

profits. You will lead a catering team with a direct line to the client. You will be responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team.

Events can range from coffee service to VIP dining events on campus. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and implements effective strategies to improve catering operations and build catering revenue Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, and cleanup of all events Generates effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships Trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved

in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree is preferred in either Hospitality or Culinary Arts High volume catering experience Proven experience in the hospitality industry with management experience Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to work at times with minimal supervision, and accomplish tasks without direct instruction, and problem solve for the best solutions Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 Starting Rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to: location, education, training, and/or experience Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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, interaction, age, disability, veteran status, interactionual 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. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed 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) Req ID: 1242634 Chartwells HE JESSICA BARRICK [[req_classification]]

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