Director Of Catering (Saint Anselm College)

Job Description

Job Description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Full-time Director of Catering at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH. Come experience the team environment we have on campus. We have great opportunities for growth at AVI!

FREE TUITION FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AFTER ONE YEAR AND THEIR FAMILY AFTER 3 YEARS!

This position has a salary of $88k/per year.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates catering activities with client representative
• Schedule catering associates and distribute workloads
• Prepare pre-event and clean-up checklists
• Ordering, receiving and inventory of supplies
• Communicates with General Manager, Chef and other team members to ensure high quality products and service
• Monitors care and operation of delivery vehicles
• Drives Van and/or Box truck to or from Events as needed if Driver is unavailable
• Follow-up on catered events
• Monitors team member job performance
• Financial management of catering activities through effective food, labor and supply controls
• Works with Director of Special Events, Resident Director, General Manager, Client, and others as necessary regarding menu concepts and special events
• Maintain accurate records of events to assist other team members and plan for future business
• Any position or other duties as required and assigned

Requirements:

• One to three years of management experience in the catering field
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and decision-making ability
• Ability to lead, supervise, train and coordinate the catering team
• Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule
• Multitask including an extensive understanding of customer service principles and service recovery -on approach to training and development of the service team
• Operational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and catering billing systems
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Valid drivers license

Benefits:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

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