Assistant Catering Manager

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Job Summary

This position exists to lead one or more service areas of responsibility within the University’s Catering Department, ensuring adherence to operational standards established internally by the Associate Director of Catering.

Authority and Accountability

Under the direction of the Catering Associate Director, this position directly supervises, Contingent I Event Banquet Servers, and Student employee positions. This position has indirect supervision over Supervisor and Food Service Specialist positions. The typical number of employees for which this position directly and indirectly supervises is 30-35.

This position has limited responsibility for budget transaction review. They may monitor the budget for a specific purpose (e.g. prepare necessary documentation for supervisory review/approval, tabulate budgetary date, calculate figures, and check for accuracy).

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associates degree or educational equivalency. 3 years of professional catering or food service management experience can serve as an equivalent to the required Associates Degree or educational equivalency.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must be detail oriented and have excellent interpersonal, customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral & written communication skills. Also, must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.

Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in a food service environment, at least 1 year of which was in a lead or supervisory role.

Licenses/Certifications: ServSafe Manager certification completed within six months of hire and renewed upon each expiration. TIPS certification completed within six months and renewed upon expiration Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide a copy of driving record from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration or the state from which you are licensed.

Physical Demands: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (frequently: activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Position involves standing for long periods of time, potentially for the duration of a shift on occasion.

Schedule Requirements: This position follows a non-traditional schedule that could include early mornings, late nights, and weekends, with some days longer than 8 hours and some days shorter than 8 hours depending on business need. As an exempt position, duties in other areas of dining services outside of traditional working hours may be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality or a related field.

Experience: 6 years supervisory experience in high volume catering operations. Knowledge of bartending/general mixology.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 14, 2024. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

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