Campus Catering & Events Lead (Onsite)

Aladdin; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM - Voluntary benefits

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking a Catering Manager to join our team at West Virginia Wesleyan College. You’ll coordinate catering events, work with clients, culinary teams, and vendors to deliver outstanding service on-site.

The role emphasizes organization, customer focus, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. 1–2 years in catering or events, MS Office proficiency, and Safe Food Handler certification are valuable assets.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in catering, food and beverage, events or related field.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Safe Food Handler’s Certification (Nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordination of catering events from start to finish, including logistics, setup, and teardown.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and customizing orders.
• Coordinate delivery and pickup schedules for catering orders, event rentals, and materials.
• Work with culinary and operations teams to ensure orders are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
• Maintain a master calendar of events and deadlines, attend pre-event meetings, and communicate details to stakeholders.
• Liaise with external vendors to arrange equipment, rentals, and services for events.
• Provide on-site assistance during events to ensure seamless execution and address last-minute issues.
• Manage catering supplies, equipment, and inventory for upcoming events.
• Ensure all foods and services meet company standards for quality and presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Event coordination

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking a Catering Manager to join our team at West Virginia Wesleyan College. You’ll coordinate catering events, work with clients, culinary teams, and vendors to deliver outstanding service on-site.

The role emphasizes organization, customer focus, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. 1–2 years in catering or events, MS Office proficiency, and Safe Food Handler certification are valuable assets.