Assistant Manager Event Services

Manages and oversees the catering department at the University.

• Manages and oversees the daily operations of the University's catering department. Assists in the development and implementation of strategic goals for catering and monitors and manages budgets. Prepares catering bids and proposals.
• Assists the University in providing high level service for events ensuring that needs and expectations are met.
• Oversees the execution of catering services for the University community, including planning with consideration to budgets, logistics and menu specifications. Collaborates with the Chef to create and maintain student friendly menus.
• Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensures compliance with University policies, state and federal licensing and health and sanitation regulations.
• Assists in management of the reservation system software.
• Supervises staff and student employees.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three years' relevant experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience.

• ServSafe certified or equivalent or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to obtain a chauffeur license.

Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2017-06-22