Catering Manager

Under general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director, the Catering Manager is responsible for the planning, on site execution and clean-up of university catering events to include retail and residential special events and concessions. The Catering Manager will be responsible for scheduling, training and supervising all catering staff, the catering supervisor and student employees, to effectively support service standards and operations. The Catering Manager will input approved service orders into the university reservation system under the direction of the Assistant Director of Dining. Responsibilities: Planning, executing and cleaning university events. Scheduling, training and supervising the catering team. Inventory, care and handling of catering equipment, linens and service supplies across campus. Creating service orders in the university reservation system, attending event meetings and maintenance of customer communication. Performs other duties as assigned within campus dining or the university. Requirements: High school diploma or GED Minimum of 5-8 years of experience required in area of expertise Knowledge of catering including onsite and offsite in addition to knowledge of multiple styles of service, presentation, staffing levels and breakdown procedures. Experience in high volume food service. Experience in creating and maintaining strong relationships with diverse customers and vendors. Strong ethical background and ability to use discretion in situations Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email , or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report . Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer