Catering Supervisor, (Bryant University)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Smithfield (RI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. in Smithfield, RI is seeking an energetic Catering Supervisor at Bryant University to lead our catering operations on-site. You will coordinate orders, plan events, and ensure timely service while maintaining cost controls and delivering exceptional hospitality.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and a track record in managing catering teams. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive catering orders and coordinate service with customers; plan events and ensure cost-effective pricing.
• Ensure preparation, delivery, and display of catering items are completed to standard.
• Schedule team members for events to ensure coverage and service quality.
• Maintain budgets across food, labor, and operating costs.
• Oversee the care and operation of delivery vehicles when relevant.
• Follow up on all catered events and liaise with management on menu concepts.

Skills

Operational management

Customer service

Team leadership

Budget management

Event planning

Job description

If you are hard-working, detail-oriented and a team player, we are looking for you. AVI Foodsystems has a variety of positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure settings and at our Headquarters Service and Operations Centers. AVI offers full- and part-time employment with a great family culture, friendly faces and an enjoyable work environment. We are proud of our team members and appreciate the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day.

Joining our team encompasses competitive salaries; health, life, dental and vision insurance for full-time positions; paid vacation and holidays; comprehensive training; a generous 401(k) program; growth opportunities; and a family culture and atmosphere.

DINING

Our dining centers are filled with culinary passion. Our dining team members may include cashier, chef, cook, food preparation, management and many other positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure locations.

MICRO MARKET/VENDING

The number one job of micro market and vending team members is to provide the best hospitality service to each customer they encounter. Some of the opportunities available are customer service attendant, delivery driver, management, technician, warehouse team member and many other positions.

HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS

Headquarters Operations includes our Culinary Support Center, producing nearly 100,000 fresh food items daily; our Fleet Maintenance Center, servicing over 1,400 company vehicles; and our Equipment Technology Center, supporting thousands of kiosks and vending machines. Career opportunities range from food prep and management to mechanics, technicians, warehouse, and more.

HEADQUARTERS SERVICE CENTER

Our Headquarters Service Center serves as the main support for all AVI operations throughout the United States. Departments include accounting, administration, finance, human resources, marketing, procurement, risk management, training and development, wellness and much more.

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Catering Supervisor at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI.

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
• Flexible availability is required as schedule may vary based on events
• 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