Catering Supervisor

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Catering Supervisor for Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. The role leads a catering team, coordinates events, and ensures quality service and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include planning with customers, scheduling staff, overseeing food preparation and delivery, and maintaining equipment and safety standards. This is a full-time position with growth opportunities at a trusted national food service provider.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of catering operations management experience.
• Knowledge of online catering modules preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and decisive decision-making ability.
• 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.
• Family culture and atmosphere.
• Competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Catering Supervisor at Wofford College.

This is a full-time position in Spartanburg, SC.

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 effective 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
• 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