Director Of Catering (Saint Anselm College)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacations

Holidays

Training & growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is hiring a Director of Catering at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH to lead campus catering operations and deliver exceptional service.

The role requires strong leadership, event planning, inventory control, and collaboration with clients and campus staff. The position includes growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

A ServSafe certification and valid driver’s license are preferred; compensation is $88k annually for a full-time role.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of management experience in catering.
• Exceptional interpersonal and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead, supervise and train catering team.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering activities with client representatives.
• Schedule catering staff and distribute workloads.
• Prepare pre-event and post-event checklists.
• Manage inventory and supplies.
• Oversee delivery operations and vehicle use.

Skills

Catering management

Leadership

Event planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director Of Catering (Saint Anselm College)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Full-time Director of Catering at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH. Come experience the team environment we have on campus. We have great opportunities for growth at AVI!

This position has a salary of $88k/per year.

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:

• Coordinates catering activities with client representative
• Schedule catering associates and distribute workloads
• Prepare pre-event and clean-up checklists
• Ordering, receiving and inventory of supplies
• Communicates with General Manager, Chef and other team members to ensure high quality products and service
• Monitors care and operation of delivery vehicles
• Drives Van and/or Box truck to or from Events as needed if Driver is unavailable
• Follow-up on catered events
• Monitors team member job performance
• Financial management of catering activities through effective food, labor and supply controls
• Works with Director of Special Events, Resident Director, General Manager, Client, and others as necessary regarding menu concepts and special events
• Maintain accurate records of events to assist other team members and plan for future business
• Any position or other duties as required and assigned

Requirements:

• One to three years of management experience in the catering field
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and decision-making ability
• Ability to lead, supervise, train and coordinate the catering team
• Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule
• Multitask including an extensive understanding of customer service principles and service recovery -on approach to training and development of the service team
• Operational knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and catering billing systems
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Valid drivers license
• 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