CATERING- MANAGER - THE CITADEL

Job Summary

As the Catering Manager at The Citadel in beautiful and historic Charleston, SC, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional dining and event experiences at one of the nation's premier leadership institutions. In this dynamic leadership position, you will oversee all aspects of catering operations.  From planning and executing high-profile campus events to leading and developing a dedicated service team you will be an integral part of the Chartwells Higher Ed team. You'll collaborate with clients, ensure flawless event execution, and create memorable experiences that reflect The Citadel's tradition of excellence, professionalism, and hospitality. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading teams, and take pride in creating outstanding guest experiences, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a historic campus community.

Why The Citadel?

🎓 One of the top public colleges in the South, known for academic excellence and leadership development
🦅 Renowned for producing disciplined, resilient leaders in business, engineering, cybersecurity, healthcare, and public service
🤝 Leadership-focused education that emphasizes integrity, accountability, teamwork, and service
🚀 Strong alumni network with graduates leading organizations across the country and around the world
⚔️ Home of the Bulldogs, fostering pride, tradition, and a strong sense of community

Why Charleston, SC?

🌊 Experience coastal living paired with a thriving and growing econom and enjoy beautiful beaches, waterfront attractions, and year-round outdoor recreation
🏛️ Rich in history and culture, with charming architecture, museums, festivals, and a vibrant arts scene
🍽️ Nationally recognized food destination featuring award-winning restaurants and Southern hospitality
🏡 Exceptional quality of life with welcoming neighborhoods, a mild climate, and abundant recreational opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises all catering events.
• Involved in catering events operations, including logistics, quality improvement, sanitation, and all facility-related activities. 
• Works with the Chef in creating menus.
• Trains catering associates in service techniques, menu presentation, and customer service.
• Tracks and monitors the labor and food cost for each event.
• Communicates on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels; maintains excellent client relationships.
• Assists in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of food service experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Catering experience is required.
• Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• ServSafe Certification.