Kellogg Center Event Manager / Banquet/Catering Manager

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: Division Of Student Life And Engagement
Department: Culinary Services Kellogg Operations 40001194
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Residential and Hospitality Services, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Kellogg Center Event Manager

Manages and coordinates events for Kellogg Center and Kellogg Catering at the hotel and other campus locations, including MSU athletic venues, such as, Spartan Stadium Tower, Breslin Student Events Center, Munn Ice Arena and other on-campus locations; manages and oversees the food service and set-up duties for all events in order to ensure high quality service to all guests; prepares bills for events; plans, develops, and oversees implementation of training programs for event staff; instructs and assists all event staff in meal service, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage service, and proper work methods and procedures; manages event details with the kitchen to ensure proper timing and smooth events; provides analysis in order to forecast and make recommendations for departmental strategic planning; assists with special projects; interviews, hires, schedules, trains, and evaluates the performance of all part-time team members; manages food & beverage supplies, equipment and labor cost. 

All positions in SLE are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If you have an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of your normally scheduled work hours remotely, you may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Hospitality Business, General Business, or a related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in banquet/catering service to include proper meal service techniques and protocol; special events and banquet services; food sanitation and safety procedures; alcoholic beverage service including application of State of Michigan sale and service regulations; food/beverage preparation and presentation; cost control and supervision; menu planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid Michigan driver license and satisfactory driving record; working knowledge and demonstrated ability to satisfactorily operate a single unit motor vehicle.

Previous experience managing events in a hotel or catering setting.  

Previous experience driving a box truck 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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Variable scheduling dependent on events and operational needs

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Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling of 50 lbs. or more

Advertised:May 1, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:May 14, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time