What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Manager position at Creative Dining Services?
Come Join Northwood University Dining Services!
Our campus catering department is looking for a leader who can grow catering sales and create an impression on the community. At Northwood Dining, we strive to achieve excellent quality and amazing customer satisfaction! We are seeking a motivated, fun, and customer-focused individual to join our expanding Dining Program.
Position Description: Catering Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Dining Services
EEO Category: First/Mid-Level officials and Managers
Managed Volume: $350K / year
Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 / year
Our Catering Manager books and oversees all catering activities, from small meetings to large banquets, and works with our Executive Chef to create custom menus and fulfill our guests’ desires. You will hire and train catering servers, build and improve customer and community relationships, and push to drive sales in the Catering Department. This is a hands-on management position that will oversee and work various events, in a wide array of locations, in an ever-changing schedule.
We offer these fantastic benefits:
- Early access to pay, quarterly bonus opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay
- Your choice of health insurance, including dental and vision, or a health savings account with a company match of up to $1500 for you and your family
- Medication discount programs, diabetes management program, company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match ($.50 per dollar match up to 6%)
- Employee Assistance Program provides you and your family with free health, emotional, financial, and legal support
- Employee discounts, including at Shoes for Crews
- Professional development, industry certifications, and a tuition reimbursement program
- Up to 75% tuition assistance for employees and their spouses/children at Lovely Northwood University!!!
- Access to campus exercise facilities
Education – Skills - Expectations
- Bachelor's in hospitality or related field preferred
- 3 years supervisory catering experience
- Two years of kitchen / culinary experience
- ServSafe Certification
- Knowledge of proper table service techniques and design
- MS Office product computer skills, knowledge of Catertrax or other Catering BEO Software
- Experience with multi-tasking/scheduling
Creative Dining Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application for any reason, please get in touch with us for support [Griffin Winke – 989-837-4120]
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
