Catering Supervisor

Overview

Oversees the daily front of house (FOH) catering operations while working closely with other members of the department to promote successful outcomes of all catering events

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle  students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

• Manages the FOH preparation of events including; buffets, stations and plated events, and assists with the preparation, as needed
• Manages and aids in the full execution of all events including; the set up and breakdown
• Supervises and assists with the loading and unloading of catering vehicles for campus events
• Supervises FOH services during catered events to promote successful outcomes
• Maintains that the timeline of events are accurate by working with clients
• Works closely with other members of the department to maintain event fluidity
• Oversees and assists in event completion post-event
• Maintains all sanitation and appropriate food safety standards established by the university
• Maintains the proper storage and rotation of ready-made food products complying with appropriate food safety standards
• Performs bartending and serving duties at events
• Maintains a completed liquor inventory for all catered events
• Understands seating floor plans and banquet event order's (BEO) per specific request
• Monitors the departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures.
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Experience working in a supervisory role within the hospitality field or other related experience
• Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by conference for food protection
• Obtain and maintain Alcohol certification (TIPS or STOP)
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Ability to work nights and weekends

Please note
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Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised: 12 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time