Catering and Events Assistant Manager in Amherst, NY

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 / Year

UB Campus Dining & Shops is Hiring a Catering and Events Assistant Manager

Position Summary
The Assistant Manager provides management support and assistance to the Operations Manager and Director in the Catering and Concessions operations for the University which includes day to day catering events, banquets, service at the Presidents private residence, concessions events, as well as the University Club for Faculty and Staff on campus. The position is focused on management of the front of house management of the catering team during events including catering servers, bartenders, waitstaff, drivers and other employees. The Assistant Manager works collaboratively with the rest of the catering team including back of house management, a culinary team, sales team, and other union, students, and part-time employees. The Catering department works closely with the President of the University’s team and is responsible to execute events and high levels of service at the request of the President’s office. They are also responsible for day to day catering events at UB, concessions events including football and basketball games or other athletic events, and with the operation of the University Club (faculty and staff) restaurant and meeting space.


Education and Training:
- Associate’s Degree or higher in food service or related field preferred.
- ServSafe Certification
- TIPS Certification (willing to become a TIPS Certified Trainer)

Desired Qualifications:
-Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high volume food service establishment, preferably in an upscale catering, banquet or resort operation.
- Exemplary customer service skills.
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Vendor Purchasing/Inventory Programs.
- Ability to deal with emergency situations and customer complaints.
- Proficient knowledge of HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a commercial truck.
- Be able to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, to include a variety of day, night, weekend and holiday shifts.

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