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Catering Manager - Santa Clara University

 

Position Title: Catering Manager - Santa Clara University 

Salary:  $70,000 - $80,000 / year

 

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

 

Job Summary

The Catering Sales & Operations Manager at Adobe Lodge oversees weddings, high-profile university events, and weekday Faculty Café lunch service. This role combines sales with event execution—managing client relationships, booking and planning events, coordinating logistics, and leading staff. Working closely with the Executive Chef, student workers, and temporary event staff, the manager also supports campus-wide catering, ensuring service excellence, profitability, and adherence to Bon Appétit standards of safety, sustainability, and hospitality.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for catering inquiries, proposals, tastings, and contracts.

  • Build long-term client relationships with university stakeholders, alumni, and external groups.

  • Partner with marketing to promote event spaces and offerings.

  • Plan and execute weddings, receptions, private dinners, and high-profile university events.

  • Collaborate with the culinary team on custom menus and guest experiences.

  • Oversee all event logistics, rentals, staffing, service, and teardown.

  • Manage weekday Faculty Café lunch service, ensuring high-quality dining.

  • Recruit, train, and schedule student and temporary staff.

  • Maintain vendor partnerships and manage third-party providers.

  • Track event profitability, labor, and food costs; manage BEOs, invoicing, and reporting.

  • Contribute to catering team strategy and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture.

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of catering sales or event management experience (weddings/large-scale events required).

  • Restaurant experience strongly preferred.

  • Skilled in managing variable schedules and dynamic staffing needs.

  • Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills.

  • Comfortable in high-profile, high-expectation environments.

  • Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends (typically Tuesday–Saturday).

Apply to Bon Appetit today!

Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1452631

Bon Appetit 

Tyler Justus 


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