Director Of Catering, (Taylor University)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险 for

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth机会

Family culture and atmosphere

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic and optimistic Director of Catering for Taylor University in Upland, IN. This is a full-time leadership role overseeing catering events, staff, and operations across university venues.

The role requires extensive catering management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to train and motivate a diverse team. The company emphasizes a family culture, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five or more 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.
• Hands-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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead internal and external catering events.
• Hire, train, and schedule catering staff.
• Actively participate in the development of existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee ordering, receiving and billing functions.
• Follow up on all catered events.
• Ensure successful operations of catering functions including preparation, transportation, setup, and cleanup of all events.
• Engage professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Monitor care and operation of delivery vehicles.

Skills

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Staff training

Flexible schedule

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Microsoft Office

Catering billing systems

ServSafe certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Catering billing systems

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 Director of Catering at Taylor University in Upland, IN. This is a full-time position.

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:

• Coordinate and lead internal and external catering events
• Hire, train, and schedule catering staff
• Actively participate in the development of existing catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Oversee ordering, receiving and billing functions
• Follow up on all catered events
• Ensure successful operations of catering functions including preparation, transportation, setup, and cleanup of all events
• Engage professionally with individuals at all levels
• Monitor care and operation of delivery vehicles

Requirements:

• Five or more 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
• Hands-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

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• 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