Auxiliary Services, State University College at Oswego, Inc., is a 25-million dollar customer-service-focused corporation that provides dining operations, college store services, and administrative support to the SUNY Oswego college community.

Our mission at Auxiliary Services is to create the best possible experience for the students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community members of SUNY Oswego. We seek our next great addition to our Retail Dining and Catering team!

Assistant Banquets and Events Manager - Retail Dining & Catering

Position Description:

Reports directly to the Banquets and Events Manager and is responsible for daily coordination of all catering operations including menu presentation. Supports Retail Operations as needed. Demonstrates leadership by working cooperatively with others and providing high-quality customer service. Works in collaboration with the Director of Retail Dining and Catering to prepare, implement, and monitor the annual budget for the Catering unit.

Position Expectations:

Reports to the Baquets and Events Manager and is responsible for daily coordination of all catering operations including menu presentation. Supports Retail Operations as needed. Demonstrates leadership by working cooperatively with others and providing high-quality customer service. Shows enthusiasm and creativity when preparing, serving, and presenting excellent food and beverages. Shows a genuine concern for customer satisfaction. Assists in the hiring and training of student employees, who mirror the positive, customer-oriented environment created by the Assistant Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is integrally involved in executing high-profile events demonstrating enthusiasm and creativity when preparing, serving, and presenting excellent food and beverages. Shows a genuine concern for customer satisfaction. Assists in hiring, training, and development of hourly, student, and temporary team members mirroring the positive, customer-oriented environment created by the manager. Maximize customer service through attentive planning and focused service at events. Assures a high level of customer satisfaction through interesting menus in collaboration with the Production Manager and culinary team, creative food display, and attentive service. Responsible for safety and sanitation standards in the operations. This includes compliance with New York State Health Codes, OSHA requirements, and Auxiliary Services policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree plus college/summer work experience in the food or hospitality industry; Bachelor's Degree plus college/summer work experience in the food or hospitality industry; or five years experience in the food or hospitality industry. Positions held demonstrate progressive responsibility and achievement and have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of college study.

Must have and maintain a Valid New York State Class D License to operate the employer's vehicles or be able to obtain one.

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and catering systems preferred.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and why we have a quick and easy application process. If you are interested in becoming a full-time Banquets & Events Manager and feel you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!