Catering and Events Manager

About Compass Group Compass Group is a global leader in food services operating in over 25 countries with around 590,000 employees worldwide and generating underlying revenues of over $46 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Our vision is to be a world-class provider of contract food services and support services, renowned for our great people, our great service, and our great results.

Compass Group

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10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Services

Chertsey, Surrey

Public Company

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Raised $2.5B

• We are seeking a creative and organized Catering and Events Manager to join our
• Restaurant Associates team. The Catering and Events Manager is responsible for
• the end-to-end service and experience of our event operations, ensuring that
• every function reflects the values and excellence of the client food program.
• In this role, you will motivate, train, and direct a dedicated team to deliver
• exceptional service while accomplishing complex event goals. You will oversee
• the execution of all event-related operational tasks, including culinary
• innovation, hospitality excellence, and rigorous food safety protocols.
• Reporting to the Catering Director, you will leverage your expert communication
• and event-planning skills to partner with key stakeholders- including Culinary,
• Marketing, Concept Development, and Risk Management- to promote program
• standards and enhance the partner experience.
• Restaurant Associates is deeply committed to a culture of workplace and food
• safety, which you will champion every day! As the Catering and Events Manager,
• you will set the standard for responsible practices, ensuring the well-being of
• you, our guests and our valued team members.
• The food program’s vision is to inspire and enable the world to make food
• choices and use food experiences to develop more sustainable lifestyles and
• communities. Apply now and become an integral part of our philosophy!
• Architect the Event Experience: Design, manage, and take total ownership of
• the holistic event experience, ensuring that every touchpoint - from decor to
• service - exceeds expectations.
• hospitality that is warm, inclusive, and proactively engages our guests
• across all event types.
• Direct Event Logistics: Ensure that all daily catering orders are processed
• and fulfilled with precision, adhering strictly to both partner and sector
• expectations.
• Develop Bespoke Offerings: Create specialty menus and unique event concepts
• tailored to client needs, ensuring alignment with budget guidelines and unit
• standards.
• Cultivate Talent & Service Excellence: Train, develop, and schedule catering
• associates; lead ongoing education in service techniques, menu presentation,
• merchandising, and standard policies.
• Ensure HR Integrity: Conduct all employee reviews, coaching sessions, and
• development actions with professional urgency and precision.
• Champion Safety & Compliance: Promote a definitive culture of Food/Allergen
• and Workplace Safety, ensuring all events meet the highest safety and risk
• management standards.
• Foster Partner Relations: Respond to all guest feedback within 24 hours and
• communicate with our partners with honesty, accuracy, and executive-level
• clarity.
• Manage Administrative Timelines: Meet all deadlines for weekly, monthly,
• quarterly and year-end reporting as required by our partners and sector
• leadership.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required, or equivalent
• work experience.
• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of applicable experience in high-volume
• catering, event management, or premium hospitality leadership environment.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the
• ability to lead diverse teams and influence stakeholders.
• Resilience: A proactive mindset with the proven ability to remain calm under
• pressure and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of Google Suite (Sheets, Docs,
• Slides).
• Culinary Passion: A strong, demonstrable passion for high-quality food
• preparation, taste, and innovative presentation.
• Professionalism: Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team
• player while treating everyone with professionalism, care, and respect.
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certification is preferred.
• Leadership in Union Environments: Experience leading and navigating within a
• Union environment is preferred.
• While this schedule and location are currently projected, they are flexible and
• may be adjusted to meet evolving business demands, including evenings and
• weekends for specific events.
• Apply to Restaurant Associates today!
• Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
• [http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/]
• Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this
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• Associates at Restaurant Associates 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

• Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive benefits package
• Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining
• and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing
• arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
• 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
• https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf