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Alo

Sales & Service Manager - 12 South

Nashville, TN · On-site

OVERVIEW The Sales & Service Manager is a member of the store leadership team who deals with ALO ... Represent the business in meetings and on conference calls, in partnership with General Manager

ALO

Sales & Service Manager - 12 South

Nashville, TN · On-site

OVERVIEW The Sales & Service Manager is a member of the store leadership team who deals with ALO ... Represent the business in meetings and on conference calls, in partnership with General Manager

Sodexo

Senior Catering Manager

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$66.90K - $86.57K/yr

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. East ... Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference services. Works with clients and ...

Sodexo

Senior Catering Manager

Johnson City, TN · On-site

Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN.East ... Oversight of the sales process for catering and/or conference services. Works with clients and ...

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Catering Manager - University Dining & High-Volume Events

Catering Manager - University Dining & High-Volume Events

BlackStar

Johnson City, TN • On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Catering Manager to lead high-volume catering operations within a dynamic university dining environment in Johnson City, Tennessee. This role oversees complex catering services across campus, supporting residential dining, retail operations, and full-service catering for university and community events.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in large-scale catering, banquet operations, or institutional food service, with a proven ability to manage high-volume events, drive client satisfaction, and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee daily catering operations, including planning, production, delivery, and execution of events
  • Manage high-volume catering sales and service delivery, including VIP and multi-event days
  • Partner with clients to design customized catering and conference service experiences
  • Supervise and develop catering staff through scheduling, delegation, training, and performance management
  • Ensure accuracy and quality across all catering orders, event sheets, and service execution
  • Oversee inventory, procurement, invoicing, and product delivery processes
  • Manage budgets and control costs across labor, food, equipment, and materials
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
  • Coordinate with culinary, sales, and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Utilize workforce management systems (e.g., Kronos or similar) for scheduling and payroll oversight

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in catering, food service management, or food production
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a catering or hospitality environment
  • Proven experience managing high-volume catering operations ($1.5M+ annual catering or equivalent scale)
  • Experience executing multiple events per day, including VIP or high-profile functions
  • Strong background in labor management, cost control, and operational planning
  • Experience collaborating across sales, culinary, and service teams

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following environments is highly desirable:

  • University or campus dining services
  • Hospital or healthcare food service operations
  • Corporate dining or large-scale catering programs
  • Conference centers, banquet operations, or hospitality catering companies

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus eligibility (details provided during the interview process)
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid time off and company holidays
    • Career development and tuition assistance programs
    • Wellness and employee support programs

Why Join Us

This is a leadership opportunity within a high-impact university dining program where catering plays a central role in campus life. You will lead a skilled team, manage large-scale events, and contribute directly to service excellence, operational growth, and client satisfaction.