Catering Manager - University of Idaho - Moscow, ID

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

Moscow (ID)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A major dining services provider is seeking a Catering Manager in Moscow, ID. Responsibilities include managing the catering department, supervising events, and training staff. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of food service experience, including 1 year of management. The role requires catering experience, customer service skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

2+ years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.
Catering experience is required.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products.

Responsibilities

Supervises all catering events.
Works with the Chef in creating menus.
Trains catering associates in service techniques.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Menu presentation

Budgeting and financial skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Catering Manager – University of Idaho – Moscow, ID

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Job Summary
University of Idaho

Summary: As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Catering Department in all duties including training new associates, overseeing event set‑ups, and directing any temporary personnel in addition to their everyday assignments. You will ensure proper service to clients during events, including proper set‑up, cleaning, and breakdown procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises all catering events.
Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility‑related activities.
Works with the Chef in creating menus.
Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.
Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.
Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice‑related activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

2+ years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.
Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
Catering experience is required.
Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
ServSafe Certification.

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Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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