Assistant Manager Catering Events bei Uni

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Job Description:

UNI Catering is known for high-quality food, professional service, and a commitment to making every occasion special. As Assistant Manager of Catering Events, you’ll help bring that promise to life by coordinating bar and catering services, managing event logistics, supporting student staffing and contributing to cost-effective, policy-compliant operations. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in delivering standout hospitality, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Primary Function: Coordinates and supervises bar and catering services; solicits and responds to information from customers; utilizes Food Pro and other systems to ensure compliance with departmental procedures and cost management; assists with the staff and student employment process; and assists in recommending new and/or revised departmental operational policies, procedures, and standards.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus at least one year of experience in catering, retail food service, institutional food service operations, or related experience required. An associate's degree plus four years of related experience may be substituted. Student experience will be considered. Frequent night and weekend work will be necessary. Fall 2025 graduates will be considered. Degree must be conferred prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in institutional, hotel or restaurant management, dietetics, business management or related field; strong customer service skills; ability to multitask; and excellent team management skills preferred. 

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by November 2, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:

$43,563 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 118

Pay Basis: Salary

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