Working/Functional Title

Kellogg Banquet/Catering Manager/S

Position Summary

Manages and coordinates events for Kellogg Center and Kellogg Catering at the hotel and other campus locations, including MSU athletic venues, such as Breslin Student Events Center, Munn Ice Arena and other on-campus locations. Manages and oversees the food service and set-up duties for all events in order to ensure high quality service to all guests. Prepares bills for events. Plans, develops and oversees implementation of training programs for event staff. Instructs and assists all event staff in meal service, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage service, and proper work methods and procedures. Manages event details with the kitchen to ensure proper timing and smooth events. Provides analysis in order to forecast and make recommendations for departmental strategic planning. Assists with special projects. Interviews, hires, schedules, trains and evaluates the performance of all part-time team members. Manages food and beverage supplies, equipment and labor cost.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

This posting will fill 3 vacancies.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management; General Business; One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in banquet/catering service to include proper meal service techniques and protocol; special events and banquet services; food sanitation and safety procedures; alcoholic beverage service including application of State of Michigan sale and service regulations; food/beverage preparation and presentation; cost control and supervision; menu planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid chauffeur or commercial drivers license(s) with applicable endorsements and medical certificate to comply with State of Michigan requirements is required by first day of employment. Applicant must have a good driving record and submit driver's license number on application form for a motor vehicle record check.

Desired Qualifications

Possession of a valid chauffeur or commercial Michigan driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to satisfactorily operate a single unit motor vehicle. Previous experience managing events in a hotel or catering setting. Previous experience driving a box truck.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Three references

Work Hours

Variable scheduling dependent on events and operational needs.

Website

CAREERS.MSU.EDU

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