Catering Manager

Florida Institute of Technology • Melbourne, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director, the Catering Manager is responsible for the planning, on site execution and clean-up of university catering events to include retail and residential special events and concessions. The Catering Manager will be responsible for scheduling, training and supervising all catering staff, the catering supervisor and student employees, to effectively support service standards and operations. The Catering Manager will input approved service orders into the university reservation system under the direction of the Assistant Director of Dining.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience required in area of expertise
• Knowledge of catering including onsite and offsite in addition to knowledge of multiple styles of service, presentation, staffing levels and breakdown procedures.
• Experience in high volume food service.
• Experience in creating and maintaining strong relationships with diverse customers and vendors.
• Strong ethical background and ability to use discretion in situations

Responsibilities

• Planning, executing and cleaning university events.
• Scheduling, training and supervising the catering team.
• Inventory, care and handling of catering equipment, linens and service supplies across campus.
• Creating service orders in the university reservation system, attending event meetings and maintenance of customer communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned within campus dining or the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED