Catering Manager (Walsh Jesuit High School)

AVI Foodsystems; Canal Fulton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager for Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. The role leads catering operations, coordinates events, and ensures cost-effective service aligned with the school calendar.

This position follows the school schedule with holidays off and offers opportunities for growth within a respected food service company. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in catering management, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to train and supervise a team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operational management experience in catering
• Knowledge of online catering modules preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead, supervise, train and coordinate a catering team
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Operational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Professional image

Responsibilities

• Receive catering orders and coordinate service with customers, assisting with event pricing
• Ensure preparation, delivery and display of hot/cold catering items
• Schedule team members to cover events
• Maintain budget across food, labor and operating costs
• Ensure high quality products and service
• Follow up on all catered events and feedback
• Collaborate with management on menu concepts and special events
• Engage professionally with individuals at all levels of the account
• Oversee care and operation of delivery vehicles

Job description

Catering Manager (Walsh Jesuit High School)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Catering Manager at Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. This is a great opportunity to grow your career while working at a prestigious private school. This position follows the school schedule, with holidays off.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive catering orders and coordinate service with individual customers; work with the customer for planning of the event, ensure accurate cost effe ctive pricing
• Ensure preparation, delivery, and display of hot and cold catering and/other prepared items are completed
• Schedule team members to ensure appropriate coverage and service for events
• Maintain budget in all financial areas including food, labor, and other operating costs
• Ensure high quality products and service
• Follow up on all catered events
• Work with management team regarding menu concepts and special events
• Professionally engage with individuals at all levels at the account
• Oversee the care and operation of delivery vehicles

Requirements:

• 2 or more years of operational management experience in the catering field
• Knowledge of online catering modules preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and decision making ability
• The ability to lead, supervise, train and coordinate the catering team
• Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule
• Operational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Professional image

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE