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Catering Supervisor

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RECRUITMENT ID: C721
DEPARTMENT: The University Corporation
SALARY/TIMEBASE: $2445-4910 mo./full-time
GENERAL INFORMATION: Hours: to be arranged, Sun.-Sat., depending on catering schedule
Duties:

Under the general supervision of the University Club Manager, coordinates and supervises the catering and dining activities at the University Club and off-site locations.  This hands on Supervisor is responsible for scheduling and training the Servers and wait staff for the University Club and catered events, with an emphasis on customer service.  Coordinates staffing, set-up, and break-down for catered events; delegates duties to wait-staff; attends events and ensures customer satisfaction; trains staff to understand the set-up and break-down of all events; reads and interprets menus and banquet event orders to ensure compliance; and completes necessary clean-up responsibilities for each event.  Coordinates restaurant operations including lunch and Sunday Brunch; oversees service, server scheduling, and host/hostess coverage; and is responsible for building security at the end of the day.  Completes weekly front-of-the-house work schedule; maintains weekly linen supply; and coordinates and discusses any rental items with Catering Sales and Marketing Manager.  Records any extra charges at catered events; reconciles final bill with the client and accepts payment for the event; maintains daily lunch and Sunday Brunch tills; and submits daily cash sales to Corporation Accounting.  Maintains all catering equipment including cleanliness and equipment repair; maintains the catering equipment and bar inventories; maintains all server work areas; and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Three years of full-time experience working in Catering/Hotel/Restaurant Management or related foodservice field.  Valid California Drivers License required upon appointment.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  TIPS certified preferred.  Industry certification and/or a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and restaurant management is desirable. 
Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and safety standards for the foodservice industry.  Ability and specialized skills to: plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others; plan numerous events occurring simultaneously and at different locations; demonstrate excellent customer service while working with faculty, staff, guests, clients, and co-workers; communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing; work independently with little supervision; be detail-oriented; work well with others in a team environment; maintain a clean and neat personal appearance; work under pressure and meet deadlines; use good judgment in making decisions and maintain good customer relations; read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations at a level appropriate to the duties assigned; and follow and enforce ABC regulations. 

Initial Review begins April 14, 2008 and will continue until position is filled.
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