Assistant Director Of Dining Services, Catering

The Assistant Director of Catering is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and execution of all catering operations for Washington and Lee Dining Services, overseeing an annual managed volume of approximately $2 million.

Acting as the principal point of contact for clients, the Assistant Director manages events from initial inquiry through final execution and billing.

Essential Functions:

• Manages catering operations through direction of operations management and employees for Catering Dining Services operations.
• Partners with other Dining Assistant Directors over Retail/Board operations as large events arise.
• Supervises and quality controls work of the Catering Sales Coordinator.
• Develops and implements a strategic plan to grow revenue and increase staff efficiency.
• Works with the Associate Director of Dining Services to strategically plan for a fiscally sound department.
• Oversees department cash handling and verification of all sales.
• Maintains documentation to support agreed-upon financial arrangements for events.
• Increases employee effectiveness through recruiting, selecting, orientating, training, coaching and developing staff.
• Evaluates direct-report subordinate employees.
• Supports proper methods of utilizing food management software.
• Ensures compliance with all state of Virginia, University and department rules, laws and regulations in regard to use of alcoholic beverages.
• Works with Dining Services leadership to ensure departmental unity.
• Assists with management of dining services operations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in hospitality industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills are required.
• Ability to work "flex" schedule based on catering calendar.
• Experience in budget management and familiarity with accounting procedures is preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail, exceptional time-management skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Database management, thorough knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Must have and maintain a valid Virginia drivers license.