Job Details
Catering Service Manager
Catering Service Manager
Position Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number: 202501241AP
Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Proposed Annual Salary: $59,000 - $65,000 plus a signing bonus of up to $2,000 for the successful, eligible candidate.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 9/29/2025
Description of Work Unit:
The LSC Catering Manager has an abiding commitment to the variety of needs within the University community, the active promotion of a safe and welcoming environment, and the development and enhancement of collaborative relationships. The position exists to provide LSC Catering the ability and leadership to be dynamic in the development of the services offered with the variety of events the department serves.
Under the general supervision of the Catering Manager, the Catering Service Manager provides the leadership, direction and outstanding customer service for LSC Catering events both on campus and around Fort Collins where services are requested. The position is responsible for engaging with clients, hosting events and ensuring department standards are met, that client expectations are exceeded and that the food, beverage and service aspect of their experience adds value to the clients' event.
The Catering Service Manager directly supervises other full-time professional staff as well as CSU student employees. Integral to the Lory Dining Services mission is that the student employee experience is key to student success. All career staff from the department serve as educators to the student employees and help create an environment where the tools they gain will give them experience to enrich their experience at CSU and create complementary value as they prepare for their next chapter after graduating from CSU.
_of_Work_UnitUnder the general supervision of the Catering Manager, the Catering Service Manager provides the leadership, direction and outstanding customer service for LSC Catering events both on campus and around Fort Collins where services are requested. The position is responsible for engaging with clients, hosting events and ensuring department standards are met, that client expectations are exceeded and that the food, beverage and service aspect of their experience adds value to the clients' event.
The Catering Service Manager directly supervises other full-time professional staff as well as CSU student employees. Integral to the Lory Dining Services mission is that the student employee experience is key to student success. All career staff from the department serve as educators to the student employees and help create an environment where the tools they gain will give them experience to enrich their experience at CSU and create complementary value as they prepare for their next chapter after graduating from CSU.
Position Summary:
The LSC Catering Manager has an abiding commitment to the variety of needs within the University community, the active promotion of a safe and welcoming environment, and the development and enhancement of collaborative relationships. The position exists to provide LSC Catering the ability and leadership to be dynamic in the development of the services offered with the variety of events the department serves.
Under the general supervision of the Catering Manager, the Catering Service Manager provides the leadership, direction and outstanding customer service for LSC Catering events both on campus and around Fort Collins where services are requested. The position is responsible for engaging with clients, hosting events and ensuring department standards are met, that client expectations are exceeded and that the food, beverage and service aspect of their experience adds value to the clients event.
The Catering Service Manager directly supervises other full-time professional staff as well as CSU student employees. Integral to the Lory Dining Services mission is that the student employee experience is key to student success. All career staff from the department serve as educators to the student employees and help create an environment where the tools they gain will give them experience to enrich their experience at CSU and create complementary value as they prepare for their next chapter after graduating from CSU.
Under the general supervision of the Catering Manager, the Catering Service Manager provides the leadership, direction and outstanding customer service for LSC Catering events both on campus and around Fort Collins where services are requested. The position is responsible for engaging with clients, hosting events and ensuring department standards are met, that client expectations are exceeded and that the food, beverage and service aspect of their experience adds value to the clients event.
The Catering Service Manager directly supervises other full-time professional staff as well as CSU student employees. Integral to the Lory Dining Services mission is that the student employee experience is key to student success. All career staff from the department serve as educators to the student employees and help create an environment where the tools they gain will give them experience to enrich their experience at CSU and create complementary value as they prepare for their next chapter after graduating from CSU.
Required Job Qualifications:
- Possesses 2 years (24 months) of supervision in a high volume food service environment (i.e. resort, country club, commissary, large scale catering, banqueting, college/university)
- High School Diploma or (GED)
- Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing multiple catered events daily
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Experience training staff within a customer service industry
- Experience working events that contained alcohol service
- Possesses a current ServSafe Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification or equivalent
- Possesses a degree from an accredited college, university or academic institution with preference for a major or minor emphasizing business, hospitality or a related field
- Possesses or has possessed a current ServSafe Alcohol certification or equivalent
- 3 years (36 months) demonstrated experience serving banquets
- Demonstrated experience with menu management and/or inventory management software
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Demonstrated record of success supervising management personnel in multi-level reporting relationships
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including experience with one-on-one interactions, working on a team, and interacting with a broad range of constituents (students, faculty/staff, alumni, community members, private sector, donors, hosts, public entities, etc.)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/165896
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