Assistant Manager - Catering Events

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Cedar Falls is seeking an Assistant Manager - Catering Events to oversee bar and catering services, coordinate events, and support student staffing. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience. The position includes responsibilities in managing event logistics and ensuring policy compliance. Evening and weekend availability is required. This role offers full-time employment in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in catering, food service, or related field.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience required.
• Degree must be awarded before start date.
• Frequent night and weekend work will be necessary.
• Fall 2025 graduates will be considered.
• Degree must be conferred prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bar and catering services.
• Manage event logistics and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with operational policies.
• Assists with the staff and student employment process.
• Assists in recommending new and/or revised departmental operational policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Associate’s degree + 4 years related experience

Student experience considered

Tools

Food Pro

Job description

Overview

Assistant Manager - Catering Events at University of Northern Iowa. UNI Catering is known for high-quality food, professional service, and a commitment to making every occasion special. As Assistant Manager of Catering Events, you’ll help bring that promise to life by coordinating bar and catering services, managing event logistics, supporting student staffing and contributing to cost-effective, policy-compliant operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises bar and catering services
• Solicits and responds to information from customers
• Utilizes Food Pro and other systems to ensure compliance with departmental procedures and cost management
• Assists with the staff and student employment process
• Assists in recommending new and/or revised departmental operational policies, procedures, and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least one year of experience in catering, retail food service, institutional food service operations, or related experience required
• An associate’s degree plus four years of related experience may be substituted
• Student experience will be considered
• Frequent night and weekend work will be necessary
• Fall 2025 graduates will be considered
• Degree must be conferred prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in institutional, hotel or restaurant management, dietetics, business management or related field
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent team management skills

Equal Opportunity

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Caterers, and Accommodation and Food Services

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