Senior Manager- Catering

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
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Posting Title Senior Manager- Catering
Department UNT-Catering-163730
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube

It’s About the Food. As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services offers 5 Dining Halls, 20+ retail venues, an upscale dining restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and catering service—all led by professionally-trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining due to the department’s innovative, trendsetting approach to food service and award-winning culinary talent. UNT operates Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate Dining Hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university Dining Hall Certified Free From™ the Big 8 Food Allergens and Gluten Kitchens with Confidence. In early 2021, UNT opened its first standalone Dining Hall, Eagle Landing, inspired by urban food halls and home to seven unique restaurant concepts, all available for a single Meal Plan swipe. UNT was named No. 2 in the nation as a college with the best food by Delish.com and is also the recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT contributes to groundbreaking research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices while accelerating the implementation of the Menus of Change Principles of Healthy, Sustainable Menus.
Position Overview
To advance the mission of the University of North Texas through Food Service. Specifically, the role is to ensure all assigned catering events are executed flawlessly accordingly to established standards ensuring client/guest satisfaction with each event catered.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three years of experience in food service management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics management knowledge and leadership skills related to business operations including planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling, and evaluating. Ability to analyze and solve problems, and make the necessary decisions on personnel, food preparation or food handling problems that may develop.
• Knowledge of cost and quality control techniques.
• Demonstrates good leadership skills and judgment.
• Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinates.
• Ability to develop and present formal and informal training and development programs.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Superior attention to detail to ensure that high profile catering events or special events are executed to meet the department’s high quality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* Two years of management experience.
* Great work ethic.
* Outgoing personality.
* Eager to excel and grow with our exciting UNT Dining Department.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Hours Vary
Driving University Vehicle Yes
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Senior Food Service Manager
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate

Job Duties


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Knowledge and understanding of executing Catering events to include deliveries, food and beverage breaks, seated plated events, receptions, galas and cook-outs.
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Be able to read, understand, extract information and execute events as detailed in BEO’s using all processes and systems in place. Set up sheet, roll call, POG’s, assignment sheets, room diagrams, set-up and service standards, staff presentation, demeanor and closing procedures. 
Ensuring all policies of time, attendance, uniform and meal policies are followed.
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Be able to execute multiple catering events in different locations simultaneously, following all processes and policies.
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Be able to drive golf carts, vans and light trucks to transport materials, supplies, equipment, food, beverages and staff to different locations as required for the events. 
Be able to lift and load supplies into those vehicles as needed, using correct loading techniques.
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Clear understanding of event management with emphasis on hospitality and customer service to meet and exceed guest satisfaction for each event.
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Proficient in software associated with event paperwork, employee management and office work associated with operations.
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Ability to work other dining services operations to include dining halls and retail outlets. 
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and some holidays as needed.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S8099P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/81687