Catering Operations Lead – On-Site Events & Client Prep

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking an Assistant Manager Catering for Dining Services in New Brunswick, NJ. The role reports to the Catering Manager and oversees university-wide catered functions, training and supervising staff, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality service.

Responsibilities include planning menus, pricing, contracts, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards. The position requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and a fully on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience plus two years experience in a food service operation or quality catering environment with a proven record of client satisfaction.
• ServSafe certification, or certification within one year of employment.
• A valid driver's license would be required for this position.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to multi-task, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deal with a diverse group of clients.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy in industry standard software.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, coordination and management of services for university-wide catered functions; training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees to ensure smooth, efficient, courteous and cost effective service.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation, safety and cleanliness standards.
• Plans and books events, meets with clients, and develops menus, pricing and contract proposals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Multitasking

Client management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

ServSafe certification

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cater Mate (Event Master)

Job description

Rutgers University is seeking an Assistant Manager Catering for Dining Services in New Brunswick, NJ. The role reports to the Catering Manager and oversees university-wide catered functions, training and supervising staff, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality service.

Responsibilities include planning menus, pricing, contracts, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards. The position requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and a fully on-site work arrangement.