Summary

Oversees and manages the catering department to provide quality guest services and experiences

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

• Manages all aspects of catering event planning including, but not limited to; details, internal and external contract negotiations, menu planning, specialty menus, staffing, operating procedures and equipment needs
• Plans and communicates with special events team regarding internal and external operations
• Coordinates with catering team and external vendors to maintain event fluidity
• Directs staff members on catering event duties and responsibilities
• Oversees all catering event aspects, including, but not limited to; the delivery and transportation, setup, service, event breakdown and equipment retrieval
• Monitors progress to maintain that catering events are delivered on time and within budget
• Evaluates and reviews each catering event with catering and special events teams
• Oversees production and executes all internal and external catering events while supporting the needs of both catering and dining operations
• Maintains all sanitation and appropriate food safety standards established by the university
• 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 a bachelor's degree
• Moderate amount of supervisory experience working in catering, front of the house, culinary arts or other related experience
• Obtain and maintain food safety manager’s certification approved by Conference for Food Protection (e.g., ServSafe)
• Ability to work evening 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.