Summary

Manages all catering events campuswide

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Reconciles all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) received from the university’s events department
• Works alongside other members of the department on the creation of dining, event and catering menus and executes the preparation and delivery of menu items, as needed
• Creates and coordinates work schedules for staff and students
• Attends weekly BEO meetings in conjunction with other departments
• Manages and sets up displays for day-of events including; table scaping and buffets
• Oversees event set up and breakdown by monitoring work flow
• Maintains monthly ordering and inventory such as; liquor ordering and linen inventory
• Monitors cleanliness and repairs of all event spaces and schedules work orders; as needed
• Completes post-event reports at the conclusion of an event
• Maintains all sanitation and appropriate food safety standards established by the university
• Monitors the departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program
• Moderate amount of experience working in hotel banquets, catering, restaurant and/or dining room or other related experience
• Obtain and maintain an alcohol certification (TIPS or STOP)
• Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by Conference for Food Protection
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.