Catering Manager | Full-Time | Colorado State University

Responsibilities

• Aid in the effective management of catering, premium hospitality, and concessions operations at Moby Arena and Canvas Stadium.
• Support the planning and execution of catered events, athletic events, banquets, hospitality functions, and special events.
• Assist with event setup, service, breakdown, and post-event follow-up.
• Provide direction, supervision, and mentoring to hourly event staff and volunteers.
• Maintain product quality, presentation, service standards, and guest experience throughout each event.
• Ensure compliance with all alcohol service policies and procedures.
• Monitor alcohol service during events to support 100% compliance with alcohol service and responsible service policies.
• Report alcohol service or compliance issues to management immediately.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues with Point-of-Sale systems, including hardware and software concerns.
• Generate event employee schedules and verify employee time as required.
• Support training, development, mentoring, and supervision of hourly employees.
• Complete documentation related to employee performance, attendance, and company policy compliance.
• Communicate effectively with culinary staff, event staff, concessions managers, clients, vendors, and guests.
• Absorb inventory control, menu planning, and event operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company, venue, health department, and sanitation standards.
• Help ensure events are executed efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with OVG service expectations.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school preferred, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of experience in concessions, catering, food service, hospitality, event operations, or food preparation preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Nationally recognized advanced food service sanitation training certification preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory control, menu planning, and event operations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, Excel, Word, Outlook, scheduling systems, and event management software.
• Working knowledge of Point-of-Sale systems and timekeeping systems.
• Strong cash-handling abilities and basic math skills, including significant number manipulation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on events and business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when working with staff, clients, guests, and university partners.

Pay

$65,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

Flexible event-driven schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)