DIR, CATERING - AstraZeneca - Wilmington DE

Salary: 65000 to 75000 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK 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 FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish. Job Summary Working as a Catering Director , you have the responsibility for Catering and Events. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, along with ensuring the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality. Key Responsibilities: Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development Hires, 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 Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in management (preferably Catering Management) is required Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical 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 Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace. Flik Hospitality Group Nearest Major Market: Wilmington Nearest Secondary Market: Philadelphia Job Segment: Event Planning, Food Service, Catering, Chef, Culinary, Hospitality #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group USA