Campus Catering Manager - Events & Client Liaison

Elior North America; Rock Cave (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Catering Manager at West Virginia Wesleyan College to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of catering events. You will work closely with clients, culinary teams, and vendors to ensure flawless execution and high levels of service.

Strong organizational skills and a customer-first approach are essential. You will manage logistics, timelines, and on-site support, collaborating with multiple teams to deliver memorable events and maintain quality standards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the 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, customizing orders, and ensuring that all event details align with client expectations.
• Coordinate delivery and pickup schedules for catering orders, event rentals, and any additional materials required.
• Work with the culinary and operations teams to ensure all orders are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
• Maintain a master calendar of events and deadlines, attending pre-event meetings and communicating event details to all relevant parties.
• Liaise with external vendors to arrange equipment, rentals, and other necessary services to support successful event execution.
• Provide on-site assistance during events, ensuring seamless execution and promptly addressing any last-minute issues.
• Manage catering supplies, equipment, and materials to ensure sufficient inventory levels for upcoming events.
• Ensure all food and services meet company standards for quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Catering experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a Catering Manager at West Virginia Wesleyan College to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of catering events. You will work closely with clients, culinary teams, and vendors to ensure flawless execution and high levels of service.

Strong organizational skills and a customer-first approach are essential. You will manage logistics, timelines, and on-site support, collaborating with multiple teams to deliver memorable events and maintain quality standards