CATERING MANAGER - UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FAYETTEVILLE,
About The Position
Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Catering Manager for its catering department at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The manager develops and drives catering solutions to meet customer needs and works closely with the Executive Chef on menu development. Events range from coffee services and VIP dining to Presidential events, on campus and off campus. The position oversees catering events and related operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and facility activities. It also involves training associates, monitoring event labor and food costs, maintaining client relationships, and assisting with foodservice-related activities.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of food service experience, including 2 years at the management level.
- Catering experience.
- Some knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the internet.
- ServSafe® certification.
Responsibilities
- Supervises all catering events.
- Participates in catering operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and facility-related activities.
- Works with the Chef to create menus.
- Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
- Tracks and monitors labor and food costs for each event.
- Communicates with management, clients, customers, and associates, and maintains excellent client relationships.
- Assists with all foodservice-related activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
