Catering Supervisor (Youngstown State University)

AVI Foodsystems; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 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

Family culture

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems in Youngstown, OH seeks an energetic Catering Supervisor to lead events at Youngstown State University. This is a full-time role overseeing catering operations, coordinating with clients, and ensuring high service standards.

You will schedule staff, manage budgets, ensure safe food handling, and collaborate with the management team on menus and special events. 2+ years catering management experience and a professional image are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operational management experience in catering.
• Knowledge of online catering modules preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and decisive decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead, 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 and family-oriented culture.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time staff.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Immense training and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Receive catering orders and coordinate service with customers.
• Ensure preparation, delivery, and display of items.
• Schedule team members to cover events.
• Maintain budget across food, labor, and costs.
• Ensure high quality products and service.
• Follow up on all catered events.
• Work with management on menu concepts and events.
• Engage professionally with account contacts.
• Oversee delivery vehicles' care and operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Customer service

Event planning

Scheduling

Food service

Catering software

Tools

Online catering modules

ServSafe

Job description

Catering Supervisor (Youngstown State University)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Catering Supervisor, Full-time at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH.

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