Catering Manager, Corporate Dining
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Food Service
Posted on April 6, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
02/13/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128766
Position Title
Catering Manager, Corporate Dining
Department this Position Reports to
Tuck Dining Services
Hiring Range Minimum
$57,000
Hiring Range Maximum
$71,300
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
General schedule is Monday through Friday, daytime hours primarily, with occasional evening and weekend hours for events.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Byrne Dining, Tuck School of Business
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
This position exists to manage all catered functions related to the Tuck School of Business and to provide managerial coverage and support for all Tuck Dining Services as required.
Description
The Tuck School of Business seeks an experienced catering manager to support a high-level corporate dining experience for a wide variety of events and functions and serving a wide variety of participants. The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients and stakeholders to plan and execute their event catering needs with exceptional customer service, creativity, and impeccable attention to detail. Hours and catering events are primarily during the work week (Monday – Friday), with occasional availability needed for evening and weekend events.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Lorin Parker, Executive Director of Talent Management
Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management
Department Contact's Phone Number
603.646.2904
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72473
Key Accountabilities
Description
Catering Operations:
60%
Description
General Operations:
35%
Description
Staff Development:
5%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
02/13/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128766
Position Title
Catering Manager, Corporate Dining
Department this Position Reports to
Tuck Dining Services
Hiring Range Minimum
$57,000
Hiring Range Maximum
$71,300
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
General schedule is Monday through Friday, daytime hours primarily, with occasional evening and weekend hours for events.
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Byrne Dining, Tuck School of Business
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
NA
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
This position exists to manage all catered functions related to the Tuck School of Business and to provide managerial coverage and support for all Tuck Dining Services as required.
Description
The Tuck School of Business seeks an experienced catering manager to support a high-level corporate dining experience for a wide variety of events and functions and serving a wide variety of participants. The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients and stakeholders to plan and execute their event catering needs with exceptional customer service, creativity, and impeccable attention to detail. Hours and catering events are primarily during the work week (Monday – Friday), with occasional availability needed for evening and weekend events.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or the equivalent.
- Five plus years of general food service experience, preferably in catering/food service management.
- Strong catering skills essential.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- ServSafe certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Computer skills necessary.
- Must be able to work autonomously.
- Experience in a college or university food setting.
- Sound judgment and self-motivation.
- Ability to work with flexible and changing schedules.
- Ability to make decisions under pressure.
- CaterTrax knowledge.
Lorin Parker, Executive Director of Talent Management
Department Contact Phone Number
603.646.2904
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lorin Parker, Executive Director, Talent Management
Department Contact's Phone Number
603.646.2904
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72473
Key Accountabilities
Description
Catering Operations:
- Plans and organizes the preparation and delivery of catered events throughout the west end community.
- Ensures food preparation adheres to the specified requirements on the catering order.
- Examines content of orders for accuracy and obtains clarification from General Manager when necessary. Places vendor orders.
- Acts as the client contact and lead coordinator for all catered events.
- With General Manager, determines accurate cost of each catered function to ensure profitability. Follows-up to ensure all food and supplies are in-house as required.
- Oversees and attends all Tuck catered events and special functions to ensure proper execution and customer satisfaction. Gives on-site direction to catering staff.
- Monitors catering storage areas in all locations to minimize product and to ensure product rotation.
- Analyzes catering activities and costs.
- Proposes seasonal menu updates, catering menu development and pricing structure to the General Manager and inputs into CaterTrax.
- Coordinates with Tuck Facilities Operations on all set up needs.
- Inputs new recipes into food management system Galley.
- Responsible for submitting alcohol permits as needed and ensuring all NH liquor laws are adhered to.
60%
Description
General Operations:
- As available, participates in the managerial activities and responsibilities of the larger Tuck Dining operation to include all aspects of Tuck Dining Hall, Joe at Tuck, Market, and other areas as developed.
- In the absence of the General Manager, acts as Tuck Dining on-duty responsible manager.
- Assists in the supervision of all Tuck Dining staff, service of meals, and product receiving/ordering.
- Reviews food quality/presentation/storage and temperatures of all items served within Tuck Dining to maximize customer satisfaction and ensure State of NH Health Code requirements.
- Works to create opportunities for synergies, creative solutions, new product introduction, labor savings, program enhancements, and improved service at Tuck Dining.
35%
Description
Staff Development:
- Secures, trains, and supervises all necessary wait staff and union personnel to execute the needs of each catered event at Tuck.
- Ensures compliance of training requirements for Tuck Dining staff.
- Promotes good communication and employee relations, relaying management policies and instructions to employees.
- Advises General Manager of any employee concerns and/or performance issues.
- Demonstrates and models commitment to diversity and inclusion through actions, interactions and communications with all community members and follows all applicable policies.
5%
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn's Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Additional Document #1
