Catering Assistant Manager - Pyle Center

The Pyle Center is seeking a Catering Assistant Manager to join our award-winning team. Overlooking the scenic shores of Lake Mendota, our center hosts meetings, conferences, and events year-round.

In this role, you will lead the staff responsible for delivering exceptional, full-service catering and bar operations-ranging from coffee breaks to elegantly plated dinners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Train, supervise, and mentor our catering staff, including both student and full-time employees.

• Operations & Bar Service: Oversee bar service operations and ensure full compliance and high standards.

• Scheduling: Assist in scheduling staff efficiently to match event demands.

• Guest Experience: Ensure excellent customer service and overall satisfaction for all catered events.

Your schedule will vary week to week depending on our event calendar, with this position primarily scheduled to cover afternoon and evening events. A successful candidate will have proven experience leading others and a passion for providing excellent customer service.

Come join our award-winning catering team here at the Wisconsin Union and Pyle Center!

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently needed

Work Schedule and Location:

100% onsite

Variable schedule-including nights and weekends to support events.

• Assists with unit budget monitoring, management of inventory levels, and staff training

• Leads and provides exceptional customer service, answers questions, and provides information regarding food preparation, catering, and associated activities

• Selects, develops, implements and schedules logistics and menus for daily and catering operations

• Develops, implements and oversees workflow components, and assigns and coordinates the day-to-day activities of food service staff

• Monitors adherence to federal, state, campus, and local food safety regulations, policies, and procedures, identifies needs and makes recommendations for improvement to leadership

Wisconsin Union, Dining & Hospitality, Catering, Pyle Center

The expected starting annual wage is $57,500.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see.

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

• 6 months of food service experience in a supervisory or lead position

• Experience working in an establishment that serves alcohol

• ServSafe Certificate required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire

• City of Madison Alcohol Operator License required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Kathleen Keller, kathleen.keller@wisc.edu, 608-262-9323

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