Catering Manager - New Mexico Tech - Socorro, NM

Compass Group•Socorro, NM

31d•$68,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Job Summary $$ RELOCATION available $$ Chartwells Higher Education is hiring an energetic Catering & Banquet Manager , on the campus of NEW MEXICO TECH! As a key leader on the Chartwells Food Service team, you will manage the planning and execution of all catering events. You will build excellent client rapport and ensure the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality. Socorro, New Mexico offers you a rare mix of striking desert‑front scenery, a strong sense of community, and enough cultural and outdoor variety to keep you inspired. You’ll find yourself exploring dramatic canyons and trails in nearby San Lorenzo or Box Canyon, meandering the scenic Quebradas Back Country Byway, or ducking into Escondida Lake Park for fishing, picnics, and quiet time with nature. Stargazing is practically a hobby, especially when you visit the observatory on the New Mexico Tech campus or take a nighttime drive near the Very Large Array just outside town. The local arts scene is alive with galleries, theater events, and the annual Festival of the Cranes. If you love food, Socorro’s small-town restaurants lean hard into New Mexican flavor—with standout green chile cheeseburgers, regional staples, and creative cafés peppered around the historic plaza and at the farmers’ market. Fresh produce, baked goods, artisanal crafts, and chile roasting happen seasonally at the Socorro Farmers’ Market. Socorro gives you wide‑open skies, a warm cultural pulse, accessible nature, and a food scene rooted in local identity—yet still small enough to feel like home.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in catering management is required
Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events