Job · Melbourne, FL · Full time

Catering Manager

Florida Institute of Technology · Education · $237.8M budget · 2,820 staff · Since 1958

Provides high-quality education and diverse campus services to prepare students for the global workforce while expanding knowledge through basic and applied research.

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$178K–$730K
11 officers reported
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Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$216.5M
spent in FY2024
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Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
2,820
employees
34 volunteers
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Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
62%
of spending
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Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+9%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
16 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 16.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1960
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Under the general direction and supervision of the Assistant Director, the Catering Manager is responsible for the planning, on-site execution, and clean-up of university catering events, including retail and residential special events and concessions. The Catering Manager will be responsible for scheduling, training, and supervising all catering staff, the catering supervisor, and student employees, to effectively support service standards and operations. The Catering Manager will input approved service orders into the university reservation system under the direction of the Assistant Director of Dining.

Responsibilities

Planning, executing, and cleaning university events. Scheduling, training, and supervising the catering team. Inventory, care, and handling of catering equipment, linens, and service supplies across campus. Creating service orders in the university reservation system, attending event meetings, and maintaining customer communication. Performs other duties as assigned within campus dining or the university.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED Minimum of 5-8 years of experience required in the area of expertise Knowledge of catering, including on-site and off-site, in addition to knowledge of multiple styles of service, presentation, staffing levels, and breakdown procedures. Experience in high-volume food service. Experience in creating and maintaining strong relationships with diverse customers and vendors.

Strong ethical background and ability to use discretion in situations Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email [email protected] , or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

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About Florida Institute of Technology

From its Form 990