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Department Summary
Michigan Dining is comprised of twenty-one on-campus cafes and markets, nine residential dining halls, a line of Blue to Go foods and the Michigan Catering unit. Our 400 professional and 1200 student employees are committed to creative, healthy and nutritious foods, international cuisines, and sustainability throughout all dining operations.
Job Summary
You will oversee the daily operations of several catering and event operations with events. Plan, coordinate and execute all aspects of catered events at the Golf Course through consultation with customers, catering team, and catering leadership. Provide oversight at events to ensure service standards are upheld and provide guidance. Maintain quality customer relationships at events and provide resolution to concerns that arise. You will report to the Director of Catering
Coordinate menu planning for the customer through consultation with the Executive Chef and Director of Catering and following departmental guidelines.
Complete a weekly catering schedule ensuring staff coverage to meet special event needs and monitoring labor costs.
Communicate with all the stakeholders to respond to guest needs including building managers, custodial staff and support staff.
Responsible for oversight of front of house catering operations through the management of employees by scheduling servers and culinary team based on event size and labor cost, conducting coaching and on the job training for staff. Maintain a partnership with key stakeholders at the Golf Course to create a working relationship.
Help monitor the budget monthly and making necessary adjustments consistent with achieving unit goals and communicating deviations from the expected budget. Help with the purchasing of food and beverage supplies and equipment.
Bachelor's degree in food related field or restaurant management or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary
Two or more year's supervisory experience in a food related field
Considerable knowledge of the methods and equipment used in the preparation and distribution of food
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
Relocation will not be offered for this position.
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