Catering Manager

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

Under general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director, the Catering Manager is responsible for the planning, on site execution and clean-up of university catering events to include retail and residential special events and concessions.

The Catering Manager will be responsible for scheduling, training and supervising all catering staff, the catering supervisor and student employees, to effectively support service standards and operations.

The Catering Manager will input approved service orders into the university reservation system under the direction of the Assistant Director of Dining.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, executing and cleaning university events.
• Scheduling, training and supervising the catering team.
• Inventory, care and handling of catering equipment, linens and service supplies across campus.
• Creating service orders in the university reservation system, attending event meetings and maintenance of customer communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned within campus dining or the university.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience required in area of expertise
• Knowledge of catering including onsite and offsite in addition to knowledge of multiple styles of service, presentation, staffing levels and breakdown procedures.
• Experience in high volume food service.
• Experience in creating and maintaining strong relationships with diverse customers and vendors.
• Strong ethical background and ability to use discretion in situations

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