The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Director of Events, Catering.
Applications will be accepted until 09/09/2024.
The University of Notre Dame University Operations, Events, and Safety division is currently hiring for the position of Director of Events, Catering within the department of Notre Dame Hospitality. The University Operations, Events, and Safety division leads the University's event management, hospitality, and customer service functions while supporting student life, academic endeavors, and research initiatives. The Director of Events is a strategic leadership position responsible and accountable for catering sales and service for Notre Dame Hospitality. The responsibilities of the position include all financial, human resource, marketing and operations systems; assuring successful results in all areas.
This position is responsible and accountable for the Center for Culinary Excellence and Three Leaf Catering. The responsibilities of the position include all financial, human resource, marketing and operations systems; assuring successful results in these areas. Oversight of all employees of the department while working through their direct reports is an essential leadership component of this position. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and written to many different levels of staff and other university departments is necessary while representing Hospitality and Three Leaf Catering. Culinary production experience combined with event planning at all levels will be critical to the success of this position. The position will also support the Exec Director of Hospitality and is responsible for all operations at the CCE and Three Leaf Catering with industry experience required for high end, large volume planning and execution, as events range from 20 to of 4000 persons and nearly 8000 events per year. Proven successful leadership experience and the ability to work closely with the culinary staff will be required of this position. The position will report to the Exec Director of Hospitality and be a member of the Senior Leadership Team supporting the mission and values of the University of Notre Dame.
University Operations, Events, and Safety Commitments to a Diverse and Inclusive Culture
To treat every person with dignity and respect
To value our cultural differences
To harness the strength of our diversity
To commit ourselves to the mission of equality for all
To be diligent in our efforts to listen, learn, and grow with one another
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Minimum Qualifications:
Strong Leadership, Communication and Hospitality skills that will enable person to motivate large staff of mostly temporary workers. Be able to manage upward and downward effectively. Previous experience in University environment would be beneficial as well. Good customer service skills along with strong, genuine people skills will go a long way to enable success of his/her teams. Industry Certification desired. Knowledge of Indiana Beverage Laws. Serv-Safe. Combination of education (degree, certificate), training, and experience (Restaurant and Hotel Management, Business, Catering) will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Food and Beverage experience. Must be able to communicate with a wide variety of people from the President of the University to the newest temporary worker and work in a fast paced environment. Must lead in a professional, hospitable and empathetic manner to bring the best to the surface, of all university associates. Be welcoming, sincere and provide a great hospitality experience for all university students, staff, guests & visitors.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME: The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual 'Great Colleges to Work For' survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S251343. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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The University of Notre Dame was founded in November 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a French missionary order. It is located adjacent to South Bend, Indiana, the center of a metropolitan area with a population of more than 315,000. Chartered by the state of Indiana in 1844, the University was governed by the Holy Cross priests until 1967, when governance was transferred to a two-tiered, mixed board of lay and religious trustees and fellows.