Catering Supervisor, Campus Dining

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas - Denton is seeking a Food Service Supervisor for Verde Catering operations within UNT Dining Services. The role requires leadership in catering events, client expectations, and university resources to ensure flawless execution.

The supervisor will manage floor operations, ensure cleanliness and organization, and coordinate with culinary and event staff to deliver high-quality services for campus events and external catering opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent with two years of institutional or commercial food preparation experience, including one year of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, or training.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of executing Catering events to include deliveries, food and beverage breaks, seated plated events, receptions, galas and cookouts.
• Be able to read, understand, extract information and execute events as detailed in BEOs using all processes and systems in place. Set up sheet, roll call, POGs, assignment sheets, room diagrams, setup and service standards, staff presentation, demeanor and closing procedures. Be able to effectively schedule staffing for the events per standards set.
• Ensuring all policies of time, attendance, uniform and meal policies are followed.
• Be able to execute multiple catering events in different locations simultaneously, following all processes and policies.
• Be able to drive golf carts, vans and light trucks to transport materials, supplies, equipment, food, beverages and staff to different locations as required for the events.
• Be able to lift and load supplies into those vehicles as needed, using correct loading techniques.
• Clear understanding of event management with emphasis on hospitality and customer service to meet and exceed guest satisfaction for each event.
• Proficient in software associated with event paperwork, employee management and office work associated with operations.
• Ability to work other dining services operations to include dining halls and retail outlets.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and some holidays as needed.

Skills

Catering operations

Customer service

Team supervision

Food safety knowledge

Event coordination

Job description

University of North Texas - Denton is seeking a Food Service Supervisor for Verde Catering operations within UNT Dining Services. The role requires leadership in catering events, client expectations, and university resources to ensure flawless execution.

The supervisor will manage floor operations, ensure cleanliness and organization, and coordinate with culinary and event staff to deliver high-quality services for campus events and external catering opportunities.