Catering Manager - New Mexico Tech - Socorro, NM

Job Description

Job Description

Location : New Mexico Tech - Socorro, NM

Salary :   $68,000-72,000

At over 300 college & universities around the country,  Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

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Chartwells Higher Education is hiring an energetic Catering & Banquet Manager , on the campus of NEW MEXICO TECH!   As a key leader on the Chartwells Food Service team, you will manage the planning and execution of all catering events.  You will build excellent client rapport and ensure the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality.

Socorro, New Mexico offers you a rare mix of striking desert‑front scenery, a strong sense of community, and enough cultural and outdoor variety to keep you inspired. You’ll find yourself exploring dramatic canyons and trails in nearby San Lorenzo or Box Canyon, meandering the scenic Quebradas Back Country Byway, or ducking into Escondida Lake Park for fishing, picnics, and quiet time with nature. Stargazing is practically a hobby, especially when you visit the observatory on the New Mexico Tech campus or take a nighttime drive near the Very Large Array just outside town. The local arts scene is alive with galleries, theater events, and the annual Festival of the Cranes. If you love food, Socorro’s small-town restaurants lean hard into New Mexican flavor—with standout green chile cheeseburgers, regional staples, and creative cafés peppered around the historic plaza and at the farmers’ market. Fresh produce, baked goods, artisanal crafts, and chile roasting happen seasonally at the Socorro Farmers’ Market. Socorro gives you wide‑open skies, a warm cultural pulse, accessible nature, and a food scene rooted in local identity—yet still small enough to feel like home.

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in-service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events

Preferred Qualifications :

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!

Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed   are offered many fantastic benefits.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information

Req ID :   1469892

Chartwells HE

Lacey Woodard

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