Catering Manager jobs in Saginaw, MI

Creative Dining Services at Northwood University is hiring (1) Catering Manager.

Reports to: Food Service Director

Managed Volume: $300,00 / Year

Salary Range:  $55,000 - $60,000 / Year

At Creative Dining Services, there is a seat for everyone at the table. We create a welcoming environment that embraces, supports, and values all people. 

Our Catering Manager books and oversees all catering activities, from small meetings to large banquets, works with our Executive Chef to create custom menus and fulfill our guests’ desires.  You will hire and train catering servers, build and improve relationships with customers and the community, and push to drive sales in the Catering Department.  This is a hands-on management position that will oversee and work various events, in a wide array of locations, in an ever-changing schedule.

We offer these fantastic benefits: 

• Early access to pay, quarterly bonus opportunities, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Your choice of health insurance, including dental and vision, or, a health savings account with a company match up to $1500 for you and your family
• Medication discount programs, diabetes management program, company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match ($.50 per dollar match up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program you and your family with free health, emotional, financial, and legal support 
• Employee discounts, including at Shoes for Crews 
• Professional development, industry certifications, and tuition reimbursement program
• Up to 75% tuition assistance for employees and their spouses/children at Lovely Northwood University!!!
• Access to campus exercise facilities

Education - Skills/Expectations: 

• 5 years supervisory catering experience
• Three years of kitchen / culinary experience
• ServSafe Managers Certification / ServSafe Alcohol Certification
• Knowledge of proper table service techniques and design
• MS Office product computer skills, knowledge of Catertrax or other Catering BEO Software
• Experience with multi-tasking / scheduling / Conducts continuing analysis of the catering operation, recommending any operational changes necessary to the Director of Catering Services

Creative Dining Services is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.