Catering Operations Lead for Campus Events

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring for a full-time Catering Supervisor at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. The role coordinates catering staff schedules, oversees service at functions, and may involve on-site food preparation and delivery duties.

Preference is given to candidates with catering, banquet, and event setup experience and the ability to obtain or hold a food handler's permit or alcohol server permit as required by state law. The schedule varies with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.
• Prior catering, banquet, and event setup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under supervision.
• May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.
• Determine workload from catering orders and assign staff accordingly.
• Meet with function group leaders to discuss setup, changes, and resolve problems.
• Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a service-oriented manner.
• Ensure proper presentation, temperatures and HACCP standards.

Skills

Driver's license

Food handler permit

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring for a full-time Catering Supervisor at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. The role coordinates catering staff schedules, oversees service at functions, and may involve on-site food preparation and delivery duties.

Preference is given to candidates with catering, banquet, and event setup experience and the ability to obtain or hold a food handler's permit or alcohol server permit as required by state law. The schedule varies with operational needs.