Catering Sales Manager - Casino jobs in Galveston, TX

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED or equivalent years of education; and one to two years previous related food service and supervisory experience.

Must have a valid Texas driver's license and complete Safe Driving training.

Job Summary:

Manages, plans, and executes all catered events through the Department of University Events. Provide quality service in the preparation, set-up, and clean-up of catered events in accordance with department standards. These events will occur on all four UTMB campuses. Coordinates with all event hosts and staff, non-UTMB contract employees, contract kitchen staff, and University Events management to provide services to multiple locations on different campuses within the UTMB Health System.

Job Duties:

• Manage, oversee, and execute official UTMB catered events. Responsibilities include direct supervision of personnel and temp staff hired for each event. Oversee the planning and production of all said events.
• Coordinates with the kitchen for timely pick-up and delivery to multiple locations utilizing available transportation.
• Responsible for the coordination, ordering, and delivery of floor stocks and supplies for all UTMB campus Special Use Facilities and planned events.
• Ensures all items are delivered as requested by a customer using problem-solving resolution with kitchen and temporary staffing.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained on all food items in accordance with department policy and notifies management if the equipment is not maintaining a proper temperature.
• Demonstrates correct usage of utensils and portion control according to established procedure.
• Ensures attractive garnishing and food display in accordance with department standards.
• Actively practices principles learned including, but not limited to, the following topics: universal precautions, patient rights, fire safety, disaster preparedness, general safety, hazard communication, continuous process improvements, and HACCP. These are also taught to temporary staff and monitored as per UTMB standards.
• Supervises temporary staff to provide set-up, service, and clean-up to multiple events in multiple locations.
• Responsible for facility oversight with special events coordinating with departments of Police, Maintenance, and facility management.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lead and motivate event teams and volunteers.
• Proven experience and ability in managing multiple projects and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and willingness to take initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and
• competence in working with a variety of individuals including university executives and
• administrators, deans, department chairmen, and external constituencies.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Occasionally work evenings, weekends, and travel, when necessary.