Special Events Division Manager

Associated Students, UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,500; Full time

Job summary

Associated Students, UCLA is seeking a Special Events Division Manager in Los Angeles to oversee catering operations and related facilities. The role focuses on leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, and staff supervision to ensure quality service and compliant operations.

Responsibilities include managing food production, menu development, vendor relations, and reporting, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years in progressive food service management in a high-volume, multi-unit operation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage complex operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Catering, Central Commissary, and Greenhouse Salad Bar operations.
• Lead strategic planning and daily management of customer service, food production, and menu development.
• Manage budgeting, financial monitoring, reporting, and vendor relations; ensure quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate professional and student staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Position: Special Events Division Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Id: 719

# of Openings: 1

Salary Range: $70,000- $85,500

Department: Catering

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Food Operations, provides leadership and oversight for Catering, Central Commissary, and Greenhouse Salad Bar operations. Responsible for strategic planning and daily management of customer service, food production, menu development, quality assurance, inventory management, security controls, safety and sanitation compliance, equipment maintenance, vendor relations, special programs, budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting.

Recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates both career and student staff. Assists with facility and equipment improvement projects and performs special assignments as needed. Position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and variable shifts.

Qualifications

Requires seven or more years of progressive food service management experience in a high-volume, multi-unit operation. Demonstrated success in leading and developing large teams, managing complex operations, and achieving budgetary and financial performance goals.

Must possess proficiency in Windows-based business applications, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and food production management systems. Proven ability to effectively manage projects and assignments from inception through completion, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Directly and indirectly supervises professional and part-time/student staff.

Physical Requirements

Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, gripping and lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Eligibility for UCLA Extension Students

Only those UCLA Extension Students that are concurrently enrolled at UCLA are eligible to apply. Please note that UCLA Extension courses are separate from UCLA courses. Any UCLA Extension Students wishing to apply must also be enrolled in university courses offered through UCLA.

If you don’t have your BruinCard yet, please bring your acceptance letter and a photo ID when you are ready to apply.