Catering Manager

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI is seeking a Catering Events Supervisor to manage all campuswide catering events and oversee the dining department's event operations. The role involves reconciling BEOs, executing menus, scheduling staff, and overseeing daily event setups and breakdowns.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent, experience in hotel banquets/catering, required alcohol and food safety certifications, a valid US driver’s license, and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program.
• Moderate amount of experience working in hotel banquets, catering, restaurant and/or dining room or other related experience.
• Obtain and maintain an alcohol certification (e.g., TIPS or STOP).
• Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by Conference for Food Protection.
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) received from the university's events department.
• Works alongside other members of the department on the creation of dining, event and catering menus and executes the preparation and delivery of menu items, as needed.
• Creates and coordinates work schedules for staff and students.
• Attends weekly BEO meetings in conjunction with other departments.
• Manages and sets up displays for day-of events including; table scaping and buffets.
• Oversees event set up and breakdown by monitoring work flow.
• Maintains monthly ordering and inventory such as; liquor ordering and linen inventory.
• Monitors cleanliness and repairs of all event spaces and schedules work orders; as needed.
• Completes post-event reports at the conclusion of an event.
• Maintains all sanitation and appropriate food safety standards established by the university.
• Monitors the departmental budget.
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures.
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job no: 11233
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Campus Dining, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based

Summary

Manages all catering events campuswide

Essential Job Functions

• Reconciles all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) received from the university's events department
• Works alongside other members of the department on the creation of dining, event and catering menus and executes the preparation and delivery of menu items, as needed
• Creates and coordinates work schedules for staff and students
• Attends weekly BEO meetings in conjunction with other departments
• Manages and sets up displays for day-of events including; table scaping and buffets
• Oversees event set up and breakdown by monitoring work flow
• Maintains monthly ordering and inventory such as; liquor ordering and linen inventory
• Monitors cleanliness and repairs of all event spaces and schedules work orders; as needed
• Completes post-event reports at the conclusion of an event
• Maintains all sanitation and appropriate food safety standards established by the university
• Monitors the departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program
• Moderate amount of experience working in hotel banquets, catering, restaurant and/or dining room or other related experience
• Obtain and maintain an alcohol certification (e.g., TIPS or STOP)
• Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by Conference for Food Protection
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled