Catering & Events Manager | Onsite, Competitive Benefits

Lancer Hospitality; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

401k

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking a Catering Manager to join our team at West Virginia Wesleyan College. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of catering events, working closely with clients, culinary teams, and vendors to deliver outstanding service.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a customer-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. If you’re looking to grow in catering and events, this is the right opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in catering, food and beverage, events or related field.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).

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

Organizational skills

Client coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Safe Food Handler’s Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking a Catering Manager to join our team at West Virginia Wesleyan College. You will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of catering events, working closely with clients, culinary teams, and vendors to deliver outstanding service.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a customer-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. If you’re looking to grow in catering and events, this is the right opportunity.