A Fresh Approach To Great Results. 

 

Compass Group, The Americas Division is the nations largest contract foodservice and hospitality provider, with over 160,000 associates throughout the United States, Latin America, and Canada and revenues of $7.7 billion. 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 its our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, its 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. 

Fueling Bright MindsOne Bite at a Time 

Chartwells Higher Education brings fresh ideas and innovative concepts to higher education foodservice. We have quickly established ourselves as the leading college and universityfoodservice partner in the industry, and were twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nations Restaurant News. While we reflect on a proud past, we keep a keen eye on what is yet to come, especially in the areas of culinary development and nutrition education. 

And, as a member of Compass Group North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude.

The opportunity for greatness is real at Chartwells Higher Education and throughout the Compass Group world. We foster development in a setting where mobility, teamwork, and communication flourish. We share ideas for new concepts and approaches to our work. In doing so, we make opportunity accessible and realistic for everyone. With pride, humor, and integrity we strive to make an impact on our customers, clients, and each other.

So where can you find real opportunities? With us, naturally. 

 Job Description 

This position reports to Director of Dining Service (or) Resident District Manager. Develops and implements the Marketing Plan and Budget or each fiscal year with the goal of increasing as well and retaining existing market share. Works with Chartwells staff members to ensure a quality program meeting and exceeding Corporate standards. 

 

Recipe to Succeed:

Coordinate the marketing efforts of the campus dining services with the Business and Student Services Department to maximize revenues and customer participation. Works with the University marketing personnel to create joint campaigns increasing market share and campus awareness. Responsible for general public relations through participation in student organizations, administrative groups and campus community events and meetings. Coordinates local efforts with corporate merchandising and marketing initiatives. Plans and implements promotional efforts with vendors. Supervises implementation of Chartwells Communication, Help and Training Program (CHAT). Develops and updates local catering guides, dining services brochures and other related publications. Facilitates local implementation of Chartwells employee recognition program (Be-A-Star) Implements Chartwells merchandising programs. Monitors campus compliance with Chartwells Profiles in Good Taste signage Programs.(Includes training personnel about the proper use of Profiles signage.) Ensures that the campus/corporate goals are achieved within an established budget. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to communicate on various levels, to include management, customers, students and associates Strong interpersonal and customer/client skills Dynamic individual who can captivate an audience Supervisory, leadership and coaching skills Proficient computer skills to include various computer programs, such as Microsoft office programsWord, Excel and PowerPoint, email and the Internet 

 

Necessary Ingredients:

 

BS degree in marketing or hospitality management or equivalent years of experience 

 

Minimum of three (3) years experience in the Marketing field 

 

Experience and/or knowledge of the Hospitality, Foodservice and/or Educational industries is strongly preferred 

 

Knowledge of public relations and merchandising 

 

Experience with sales 

 

The ability to speak to large groups of students and faculty 

 

Must be able to travel extensively in the specified region and work a flexible schedule, to include weekends 

 

Must be able pass criminal background check 

 

 

Great People. Great Service. Great Results. 
At Compass Group, The Americas Division, 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 youre looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group, The Americas Division is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industrys best. 

 

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group, The Americas Division 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. EOEAA Employer M/F/D/V 

 Requirements: 


 Career LevelManagement (Manager/Director) 

 SectorChartwells 

 Areas of InterestMarketing 

 EducationBachelor's Degree 

 LocaleArkansas-Western 

 Preferred LanguageEnglish