Campus Catering Manager: Events, Staff & Service

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Tech is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee on-campus and off-site university catering events. The role includes planning, executing, and cleaning up events, as well as scheduling and supervising catering staff and student workers.

The position requires experience in high-volume food service and strong relationship-building with customers and vendors, plus a solid ethical foundation and discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5-8 years of experience in catering or related field.
• Knowledge of onsite and offsite catering, service styles, staffing and breakdown procedures.
• Experience in high-volume food service.
• Experience building relationships with diverse customers and vendors.
• Strong ethical background and ability to use discretion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and clean up university events.
• Schedule, train and supervise catering staff and student workers.
• Input approved service orders into the university reservation system.
• Attend event meetings and maintain customer communication.
• Perform other duties within campus dining or the university.

Skills

Customer relationship

Discretion & ethics

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reservation system

Job description

Florida Tech is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee on-campus and off-site university catering events. The role includes planning, executing, and cleaning up events, as well as scheduling and supervising catering staff and student workers.

The position requires experience in high-volume food service and strong relationship-building with customers and vendors, plus a solid ethical foundation and discretion.