"Catering Supervisor"

Job Description

Responsible for supervising up to 20 union and 115 student staff weekly. Food Services Catering supervisors lead shifts at various departmental units across campus based on event schedule. Events occur at all times including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Education and Experience

Associates degree in food service, or business management. And/or a combination of supervisory and food service experience equal to 5 years. ServSafe certification required and provided upon hire, valid NYS Drivers license required.

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent leadership and communication skills. Well-developed analytical, technical, computer and oral and written communication are necessary for this position. Ability to make autonomous, data-driven decisions based on current business operations and defined departmental strategy. Must be able to support all areas of Campus Dining, including flexible/rotating work shift times.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the setup, execution and break down of catered events held on and off campus. Rely on independent judgment to problem solve the day-to-day operations of catered events. Supervise 10 - 15 union staff, 4 student supervisors, and 100-150 student staff. Train, advise and guide student staff. Represent Food Services at all catered events on and off Campus. Expected to interpret and apply University, Food Services, County, State, and Union policies. Maintain inventory and service needs. Keep daily service records, input into computerized system, post invoices, order direct purchases. Write up, gather, and inventory all equipment and linen for catered events.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.