Director of Catering Sales and Operations

Position Title: Director of Catering Sales and Operations

Salary: $92,000 to $98,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus

What makes Epicurean click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the Epicurean difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Director of Catering Sales & Operations

holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for catering and events in the club, offices, and residences. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. You will be expected to have excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Must have a minimum of five years of high-volume catering Sales selling high-end large scal events and operational leadership experience in a professional business environment. 

• Must have strong experience in fine catering, special events, and elevated hospitality service. 

• Must have experience overseeing beautiful, welcoming retail dining environments, with a focus on presentation, merchandising, guest experience, and operational excellence. 

• Must be able to develop creative, seasonal menus based on client needs, guest preferences, and current food trends. 

• Must demonstrate a strong eye for beautiful food presentations, catering displays, and visual standards. 

• Must be able to generate and understand standard accounting and operational reports, including budgets, labor, and food costs. 

• Must possess strong leadership skills with the ability to hire, train, develop, and motivate staff. 

• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Must have valid work authorization. 

• Must pass a background check. 

• Oversees all operations for catering, deliveries, pantry stocking, and service for all offices and residences
• Carries out FOH & BOH administrative tasks such as payroll, invoicing, scheduling, inventory, ordering
• Spearheads administrative operations for events in the club
• Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have successful and appropriate events and meals within the client’s budget
• Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs
• Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff
• Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team
• Plans staff, and schedules for meals, events, stocking, deliveries.
• Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records
• Serves as liaison and coordinator between Commissary and the operation.
• Assesses BEO requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services delivered
• Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards
• Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment

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Epicurean is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Epicurean 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Epicurean maintains a drug-free workplace.