Catering Supervisor - Cheyney University

The Catering Supervisor will take ownership of the catering operations at a College or University. The Catering Supervisor will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure creative food presentation and quality. The Catering Supervisor is responsible for all catering activities to include banquet set-up, floor layout, table displays, etc. as it pertains to booking, planning & directing functions. Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and overseeing internal and external catering events.
• Developing and maintaining the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development.
• Schedules catering staff
• Develop existing catering staff in service techniques, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, food cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and clean up of all events.
• Reporting of operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and review of the collection of receivables.
• Always ensures that the Standards of Excellence, as determined by the University and Thompson Hospitality are met.

Additional responsibilities pertaining to the retail/dining operation include: * Supervisor on duty responsibilities.

• Scheduling and Supervising of staff.
• Overseeing housekeeping and safety.
• Always ensures that the Standards of Excellence, as determined by the University and Thompson Hospitality are met.

Qualifications

• High school degree is required.
• BA/BS in Food-Service or Culinary Management preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in hospitality industry including one (1) year in a Supervisory role is required
• Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean up is also essential
• ServSafe Certification a plus
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person