Campus Event Catering Manager — Lead Teams & Menus

Compass Group USA; Oxford (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Bon Appetit at Emory University Oxford College is seeking a dynamic and service‑oriented Catering Manager to lead the planning and execution of a wide range of campus events. This role oversees daily catering operations, ensures exceptional guest experiences, manages event logistics, and develops a high‑performing team.

The Catering Manager serves as a key liaison between clients, culinary teams, and operations staff to deliver memorable events that reflect hospitality standards and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of foodservice or hospitality experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Catering experience required, preferably within higher education, hotels, conference centers, restaurants, or other high‑volume hospitality environments.
• Strong understanding of catering operations, event management, food presentation, and service standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, and event budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• ServSafe Certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of catering operations, including event planning, execution, setup, service, and breakdown.
• Coordinate logistics for campus events ranging from meetings and receptions to large-scale university functions and special occasions.
• Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus that meet client needs while maintaining quality, presentation, and budget objectives.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise catering staff, ensuring exceptional service standards and operational consistency.
• Oversee event staffing and direct temporary or seasonal team members as needed.
• Monitor food and labor costs, maintain event profitability, and support budget management efforts.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and university policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with campus partners, clients, students, faculty, and staff.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to continuously improve service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Support other dining and hospitality initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

People management

Catering operations

Budgeting

Food safety

Microsoft Office

ServSafe certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience in higher education or hotels

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Bon Appetit at Emory University Oxford College is seeking a dynamic and service‑oriented Catering Manager to lead the planning and execution of a wide range of campus events. This role oversees daily catering operations, ensures exceptional guest experiences, manages event logistics, and develops a high‑performing team.

The Catering Manager serves as a key liaison between clients, culinary teams, and operations staff to deliver memorable events that reflect hospitality standards and excellence.