Assistant Manager Catering

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Assistant Manager Catering for the Department of Catering. The Assistant Manager Catering reports to the Catering Manager.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Handles the planning, coordination and management of services for university-wide catered functions; training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees to ensure smooth, efficient, courteous and cost effective service.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation, safety and cleanliness standards.
• Plans and books events, meets with clients, and develops menus, pricing and contract proposals. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and two years experience in a food service operation or quality catering environment with a proven record of client satisfaction.

Equipment Utilized:

• Microsoft Office Suit and Cater Mate (Event Master) catering software.

Special Conditions:

• This position requires the ability to work varying schedules, evenings, and weekends.
• During extraordinary levels of service as required by University- events; or during emergency situations (weather, disasters, etc.) requiring round-the clock- service; and as part of the University's auxiliary essential services, this position will on occasion be required to work up to 12-15 hour days, sometimes more, in order to meet the dining demands of the University.

Posted: 2026-06-10