Assistant Director, Catering Services (1129995_Rr00093047)

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Director, Catering Services.

Responsible for the management and execution of catering services for a wide variety of events within the Manhattan campus of NYU Langone Health.

Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to and promotes the mission, vision and values of the Food and Nutrition Services Department and NYU Langone Health. Achieves a world class level of food and hospitality for our staff, patients, and guests

• Ensures a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction by facilitating a positive work environment, open lines of communication, and culture of excellence.

• Oversees and executes all aspects of Catering services for the "Superblock". Holds the team accountable to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

• Coordinates with other departments and leaders within NYU Langone Health to produce and cater a wide variety of events at the highest level of excellence.

• Collaborates with the culinary team to create and execute thoughtful, appropriate, and innovative menus which cater to the needs and preferences of the organization and its leaders

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.

• Maintains the appropriate par levels for food / non-food supplies to ensure operational efficiency and eliminate waste for retail / catering services

• Merchandizes Retail Services and catered events effectively and creatively to achieve optimal marketing of facilities / image

• Prepares / reviews accurate and timely event costing, and other financial reports and maintains accurate safe/cash handling procedures

• Participates in the review, revision and / or development of Departmental Policies & Procedures.

• Maintains a sanitary, safe and efficient operation in accordance with federal, state and local health regulations and all standards set forth by The Joint Commission

• Participates in the development and management of the fiscal operating and capital budgets through appropriate review and supervision of resource utilization; inclusive of the development and implementation of cost saving / revenue generation strategies, to meet financial parameters. Develops, coordinates and executes menu cycles / promotions/ service enhancements to increase sales, customer counts, and satisfaction.

• Participates in the selection, orientation, training and performance evaluations of the staff to provide the opportunity for personal / professional development with a customer service focused approach and ensure all staff met the standards of competency required for satisfactory job performance. Supervises subordinate staff.

• Provides all facets of special event planning and interacts positively and collaboratively with clients, vendors, and other sub-units / departments to foster effective partnerships and deliver desirable outcomes.

• Maintains quality food and service at all designated retail venues and catered events with a hospitality focus for achieving excellence in customer service

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Bachelors Degree in Food Service Management, Hotel / Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

3-5 years of management experience in hospitality / food service industry, and Retail Services.

Certified in ServSafe program (within 6 months of hire.)

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $97,589.96 - $162,649.75 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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