Catering Manager - Virginia State University Job at Thompson Hospitality Corporation, Petersburg, VA

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  • Thompson Hospitality Corporation
  • Petersburg, VA

Job Description

Overview:

Embark on an exciting career journey as a Catering Manager at Virginia State University , where you will spearhead the planning, coordination, and execution of catering services within our vibrant dining facility. Bring your passion for culinary excellence and exceptional service to create memorable experiences for our college community.

Competitive Benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k), matched up to 4%
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
  • Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive catering strategies aligning with college goals and customer expectations.
  • Oversee all aspects of catering operations, including menu planning, event coordination, and logistics.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand and personalize catering needs, offering creative solutions.
  • Manage catering budgets, pricing, and profitability to meet financial targets.
  • Supervise catering staff, provide leadership, training, and foster a culture of excellence.
  • Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure high-quality ingredients and services.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in catering management, with a successful track record of executing diverse events.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail and a focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, staff, and vendors.
  • Knowledge of industry trends, culinary innovations, and the ability to adapt catering services accordingly.

Who We Are: 

Virginia State University (VSU) is a historically Black university located in Petersburg, Virginia, USA. Founded in 1882, it has a long history of providing education and opportunities to African American students. VSU offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing academic excellence, research, and community engagement, and it continues to play a vital role in empowering students and contributing to the advancement of society.

Thompson Hospitality   is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

  • Purpose
    • Give back to our communities
    • Celebrate diversity
  • People
    • Do the right thing
    • Treat people the way you want to be treated
    • Always do your best
    • Be accountable for our actions
  • Performance
    • Serve the highest quality food
    • Provide world-class service
    • Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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