Assistant Manager, Catering (Two year term position)

Harvard University Central Administration Catering Manager

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Independently manage a wide range of duties related to catering and event sales including booking, selling, planning and coordinating events while assuring the highest level of customer service.

Job-Specific Responsibilities :

General Responsibilities :

• Ensure high standards are consistently met by implementing all HUDS and University policies related to food quality, sanitation, equipment, facility maintenance, and safety.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that promotes open communication, fairness, and continuous learning while supporting HUDS and University goals.
• Maintain professional relationships with Union Employees and Union Shop Stewards.
• Ensure compliance with unit-specific sustainability goals and programs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and HUDS Management to ensure employment practices adhere to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement and University personnel policies.
• Must excel at multitasking, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and performing under pressure.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships within the community, where all perspectives on food are celebrated and supported. Provide outstanding customer service and ensure specialty diets and other nutritional needs are met.

Supervision and Staff Scheduling :

Supervision of Cronkhite :

Ordering :

Daily Operations :

Working Conditions :

Physical Requirements :

Basic Qualifications :

Additional Qualifications and Skills :

Standard Hours / Schedule : 40 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information : Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening : Identity, Criminal, Motor Vehicle Record, Drug Test, SORI

Other Information : This is a two-