Campus Catering Operations Lead

HireReady Partners; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Well/

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

HireReady Partners in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a seasoned catering operations leader to plan and execute events, drive client satisfaction, and improve efficiency across campus catering services. You will lead a team, manage resources, and partner with clients and operations leaders to align goals and deliver tailored solutions.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of leadership in catering operations or similar high-volume environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years management experience
• 3 years related experience
• Manage the Iacocca Conference Center including booking events, tours, onsite contact for events as needed and ensure
• Assist in coordination of deliveries around campus for all units
• Treats staff with respect and common courtesy.
• Assume responsibility for handling guest-related issues during or following an event.
• Oversees on daily or weekly bases to ensure standards are met including Uniforms, Pest Control, HAACCP and NSF
• Responsible for overseeing the catering operation including transportation across campus, equipment, logistics, vehicle fleet.
• Continue growing employee training program with an advanced server training, begin training for cashiers, utility and chef
• Oversee Supervisors responsible for equipment organization, cleaning check list, ensure Daily, Weekly and Monthly
• Safety checklists are complete, and staff is continually following all safety and sanitation policies.
• Walk around of all catering areas ensuring safety and sanitation practices are being followed
• Department Meetings cover as needed
• Assist with the completion of weekly huddles, safety, customer service and ambassador programs

Responsibilities

• Manage the Iacocca Conference Center including booking events, tours and onsite contact for events.
• Assist in coordination of deliveries around campus for all units.
• Treat staff with respect and common courtesy.
• Assume responsibility for handling guest-related issues during or following an event.
• Oversees on daily or weekly bases to ensure standards are met including Uniforms, Pest Control, HAACCP and NSF.
• Responsible for overseeing the catering operation including transportation across campus, equipment, logistics, vehicle fleet.
• Continue growing employee training program with an advanced server training, begin training for cashiers, utility and chef.
• Oversee Supervisors responsible for equipment organization, cleaning check list, ensure Daily, Weekly and Monthly.
• Safety checklists are complete, and staff is continually following all safety and sanitation policies.
• Walk around of all catering areas ensuring safety and sanitation practices are being followed
• Department Meetings cover as needed
• Assist with the completion of weekly huddles, safety, customer service and ambassador programs

Skills

Leadership

Catering

Operations

Data Analysis

Client Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HireReady Partners in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a seasoned catering operations leader to plan and execute events, drive client satisfaction, and improve efficiency across campus catering services. You will lead a team, manage resources, and partner with clients and operations leaders to align goals and deliver tailored solutions.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of leadership in catering operations or similar high-volume environments.