Director Of Catering Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Banquet Captain Company: Location: Bellingham, WA Description: Assists in implementing banquet event orders as generated by the Catering Department, including setup, execution of event, and break down, in a professional manner and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Works in coordination with multiple departments in execution and implementation of all events. Works as Banquet Manager in his/her absence. Supervises the set up and break down of banquet rooms for events. Hires, trains, and directs the banquet staff. Minimum two (2) years previous banquet experience in a comparably sized organization required. Minimum of 2-3 years previous experience as Banquet Captain preferred. Two years previous supervisory experience preferred. Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Miniumum age requirement is 21. High School Diploma or GED required. Must be able to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Job Title: Director of Catering Company: Compass Group Location: Redmond, WA Description: Compass Group, North America Division is the nation’s leading contract foodservice and hospitality provider, with over 160,000 associates throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada and revenues of $9 billion in 2008. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it’s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success.   Eurest Dining Services is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Our vast internal network is capable of sharing ideas and cultural experiences from around the globe to local, regional and national business. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500. Our recipe for success is flexibility, professionalism, presentation and a dedication to exceptional cuisine. Due to growth, we are looking for experienced Director of Catering to work for one of our major clients in Redmond.    Working with Eurest Dining Services will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself!  You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. You will have the opportunity to grow with a leading foodservice company as well as enhance your quality of life!!    Qualifications: Culinary degree preferred. At least four years of restaurant or hotel experience. High volume production is essential. Experience managing a large team. Strong background with managing cost controls and a P&L. Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best. Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

Job Title: Banquet Captain Company: Starwood Location: Bellevue, WA Description: BanquetCaptain - Full Time- The Westin Bellevue, Bellevue, WAThe Westin Bellevue is now hiring.Come join a team driven to succeed and excels in superior customer service. Be a part of a Hotel that not only takes pride in their ability to deliver and win but takes pride in their associates as well. Enjoy great benefits including medical, dental, and vision. The Westin Bellevue also offers one free meal a day in the cafeteria. And dont forget the Starwood Hotels Resorts associate hot rates, which allow associates to visit any of the Starwood properties in 80 countries at a discounted rate.This position serves food and beverage items to our customers in a timely, friendly, enthusiastic and professional manner. He/She ensures station and table set ups are complete prior to service and at the end of the shift. Ensure service corridor safety by transporting all equipment in the proper manner. Be responsible for handling of all equipment and linens. Ensure that all spills and breakage are attended to immediately. Check all room sets prior to each event. Meet with the Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen. Check all china, glassware, silverware, and linen items needed for the event. Inform staff of specific needs for buffets and receptions. Check staffing needs for upcoming events. Check inventory needs for all upcoming events.

Job Title: Banquet Manager Company: Starwood Location: Bellevue, WA Description: Banquet Manager - Full Time - The Westin Bellevue, Bellevue, WAThe Westin Bellevue is now hiring.Come join a team driven to succeed and excels in superior customer service. Be apart of a Hotel that not only takes pride in their ability to deliver and win but takes pride in their associates as well. Enjoy great benefits including medical, dental, and vision. The Westin Bellevue also offers one free meal a day in the cafeteria. And dont forget the Starwood Hotels Resorts associate hot rates, which allow associates to visit any of the Starwood properties in 80 countries at a discounted rate.DescriptionEffectively monitor the daily operations of the Banquet Department, including providing support and guidance to fellow banquet personnel to ensure a successful and effective operation ending in a positive guest experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReview all written communication, i.e., resumes, daily/weekly, Banquet Event Orders to determine appropriate staffing levels, room/station assignments, buffet décor and enhancements as they relate to banquets and meeting room set-ups. Communicate all changes within the Banquet Department and makes adjustments according to the above items. Communicate information to the kitchen and other supportive departments prior to and during events.Responsible for the appropriate and timely set up of all functions and meetings while maintaining standards of food, beverage and meeting specifications. Communicate all daily activities, in person or by log, to the other banquet personnel to ensure smooth transition and follow-up from one function to another.Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies, procedures and quality standards within the department, utilizing a continuous improvement approach to ensure a high quality, cost effective and customer focused operation.Responsible for the development and implementation of a training plan to ensure a high quality presentation and level of customer service within the banquet service/function service staffs.Give daily support and guidance to fellow banquet personnel as well as monitor job performance to ensure a successful meeting/banquet experience by our guests.Maintain a high level of service by constantly training and coaching all direct reports and staff.Responsible for monthly scheduling and payroll for the Banquet Department.

Job Title: Banquet Manager Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Banquet Manager - Full Time - The Westin Bellevue, Bellevue, WA The Westin Bellevue is now hiring. Come join a team driven to succeed and excels in superior customer service. Be a part of a hotel that not only takes pride in their ability to deliver and win but takes pride in their associates as well. Enjoy great benefits including medical, dental, and vision. The Westin Bellevue also offers one free meal a day in the cafeteria. And don't forget the Starwood Hotels & Resorts associate hot rates, which allow associates to visit any of the Starwood properties in 80 countries at a discounted rate. Description Effectively monitor the daily operations of the Banquet Department, including providing support and guidance to fellow banquet personnel to ensure a successful and effective operation ending in a positive guest experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Review all written communication, i.e., resumes, daily/weekly, Banquet Event Orders to determine appropriate staffing levels, room/station assignments, buffet décor and enhancements as they relate to banquets and meeting room set-ups. Communicate all changes within the Banquet Department and makes adjustments according to the above items. Communicate information to the kitchen and other supportive departments prior to and during events. Responsible for the appropriate and timely set up of all functions and meetings while maintaining standards of food, beverage and meeting specifications. Communicate all daily activities, in person or by log, to the other banquet personnel to ensure smooth transition and follow-up from one function to another. Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies, procedures and quality standards within the department, utilizing a continuous improvement approach to ensure a high quality, cost effective and customer focused operation. Responsible for the development and implementation of a training plan to ensure a high quality presentation and level of customer service within the banquet service/function service staffs. Give daily support and guidance to fellow banquet personnel as well as monitor job performance to ensure a successful meeting/banquet experience by our guests. Maintain a high level of service by constantly training and coaching all direct reports and staff. Responsible for monthly scheduling and payroll for the Banquet Department. · Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. · Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. · Must possess basic computational ability. · Must possess basic computer skills. · Must have a working knowledge of types of room set-ups, capacities, relation to type of event, etc. · Must have excellent interpersonal and sales-related skills. · Must have exceptional organizational, supervisory skills. · Must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures, and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer. · Must have exceptional food and beverage knowledge and pricing. Please apply online by going to www.westin.jobs/bellevuewa or by clicking on the link below, https://starwood.taleo.net/careersection/WI/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&location=200000304#

Job Title: Event Planner and Marketing Coordinator for Catering Company Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Successful West Seattle catering company is looking for an event planner and marketing coordinator.. We are a custom catering company that makes everything from scratch. We also run two corporate cafes, one public and one private. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Planning menus and writing proposals for clients Managing the website Marketing tasks, including generating and implementing new ideas Seeking new business and giving presentations to potential corporate clients Server scheduling Co-ordinating events from start to finish Post event client follow-up Writing daily menu summary in close liaison with cooks. HTML Newlsetters Serving and staffing events (includes nights and weekends) Office management tasks including: helping load vans, re-packing catering supplies, answering phones, responding to emails and managing catering schedule. There will also be some personal assistant tasks for the owner. REQUIREMENTS Food Knowledge: An intimate knowledge of and distinct love of food, beyond just eating. Either professional kitchen or food writing skills preferred. You should have some knowledge of how to put together well balanced menus. Writing Ability: You will need to write daily. You must be detailed enough to spell correctly or use spellcheck. Please include a writing sample with your resume and cover letter. People/customer relation skills: You must love to interact with people. You will spend a lot of your day talking with clients. Technology Experience: A knowledge of basic HTML is required. Flexibility: This is a small business where all our employees are required to be flexible and open minded. You may be required to work nights and weekends, or you may be asked to do any random task from driving food to Puyallup to fixing a paper jam in a printer. Strong Personality: This job is demanding but also very rewarding. You will need to know how to set your personal boundaries in terms of time commitment while also pulling your weight as an employee. Please write a cover letter addressing the above issues and have it as inline text in your email. Please attach a word (.doc, not .docx) resume and your writing sample.

Job Title: DIRECTOR OF CATERING Company: Compass Group Location: Bellevue, WA Description: A Fresh Approach To Great Results. Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it’s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success: Job Description: Eurest Dining Services is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Our vast internal network is capable of sharing ideas and cultural experiences from around the globe to local, regional and national business. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500. Our recipe for success is flexibility, professionalism, presentation and a dedication to exceptional cuisine. Working as the Director of Catering for Eurest Dining Services will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. As the Catering Director, you will be responsible for overseeing a $10 million catering budget for a large high profile corporate account located in Redmond. You will manage and lead a management team comprised of 5 managers and approximately 100 associates. This is a hands on operational role. Additionally, as part of the management team, you will be responsible for the following: Responsibilities: • Oversee catering operations, ensuring quality of product and service and overall professionalism of the department • Work directly with clients to understand and provide the culinary, service and logistics needs for large or complex events • Adhere to financial goals and guidelines, providing daily/weekly critique of financial operating reports by line item, monthly roll up of financial critique by line item and statistics/data for bottom up budgeting • Create and speak to Monthly Operating Report (MOR); assist in preparation of the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for catering • Work with culinary team on menu development and rollouts, following through with conference and catering coordinators and planners to meet system upload deadlines • Work with marketing team to develop marketing strategy, both short term and long term; printed and web-collateral; calendar for promotions and specials etc • Monitor food and beverage service levels. Identify need areas and implement plans for improvement • Establish training programs to promote growth and a sense of professionalism in the team. Identify specific training needs and implement as needed • Provide mentorship of financial and operational logistics to direct reports in an effort to provide succession planning • Stay informed of industry standards and trends, applying them where appropriate • Make operational recommendations to the RD on a regular basis to ensure high operational performance levels • Provide project support and other job functions as requested by the GM Qualifications:BAchelor's degree preferred5 - 7 years Catering Director experience Experience managing at least five million of catering/conference services volumeLogistics experience a mustExperience managing a large teamProficient with Microsoft Office ProductsExperience managing a budget Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V