Catering Manager - Redmond, Wa

Job Summary

Oversees Catering service operations based out of a commercial kitchen. Ensures events meet company expectations and customers are taken care of. Manages, trains, coaches, and develops a team of 15-30 hourly associates in a union environment.

Salary: $78,000 - $86,000 per year

• Leads catering staff in pre‑planning, execution, and breakdown of daily events
• Coordinates with event organizers to confirm and adjust BEOs as needed
• Delegates tasks and ensures the catering staff executes events within the parameters established by the General Manager
• Recruits, interviews, and trains full‑time and temporary staff
• Provides ongoing training and creates development plans for hourly staff
• Identifies service‑efficiency opportunities and implements improved operational processes
• Organizes, leads, and motivates the catering team, fostering a positive culture
• Plans staff and event schedules as needed
• Approves staff payroll as needed
• Serves as liaison and coordinator between Event Planners, Culinary, Staffing, and customers to plan and execute events
• Assesses event requirements and ensures 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 in a timely and professional manner

• High school diploma, GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of hospitality and food service experience required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• 3-5 years of experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off‑premise catering environment)
• Operationally savvy industry professional with a passion for managing people, events, and the overall guest experience
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and team‑motivation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective use of discretion to problem‑solve in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience with hiring, training, and development of teammates in a union setting
• Ability to manage in an environment focused on client service, entrepreneurship, and business growth

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; to write simple correspondence; to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Food Handler’s Permit & MAST Permit;
Serv Safe training and certificate as required by applicable state and county; valid driver’s license required.

Eurest is the leader in business and industry dining, feeding employees of the nation’s largest and most prestigious companies across all states. As part of our leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs and in‑unit associates excel as they deliver world‑class meals in corporate cafés, executive dining rooms, and through on‑site catering and vending innovations.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, consistent with federal, state, and local laws.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

• 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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.