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Catering Manager

Zest Culinary Services at William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

Catering Manager


Catering Manager


Position Name


At a Glance


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Company


Position Location


Hattiesburg, MS


Position Type


Full Time


Remote Type


Onsite


Job Description


Zest Culinary Services (formerly known as MMI Dining Systems) is looking for a Catering Manager for our account at William Carey University. If you have a passion for hospitality, a creative eye for details, strong communication skills, and you believe in jumping in and working hands-on, then this could be the job for you! We are looking for someone to not only continue our tradition of excellence, but to elevate the guest experience.

As the Catering Manager, you will be an important part of catering and food service. You will be responsible for the planning and implementation of events, including but not limited to; serving as the main point of contact for group functions, ensuring contracts are executed by clients, working in educational foodservice, understanding that a quality food service operation includes purchasing, budgeting, cost controls, maintaining a staff that functions in a friendly and efficient manner, and ensuring guest satisfaction is met. This position is also responsible for assisting in all food outlets and does some data entry and office work, mail runs, deposits, etc.

If you have 2-3 years' experience in sales, food service, customer service (or equivalent work experience), and can work a flexible schedule, please apply today!

Zest Culinary Services is part of MMI Hospitality Group, a company steeped deep in southern hospitality. Please apply today if you are interested in joining a company with roots reaching back over 70 years in the hospitality industry.

MMI fosters a worker environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our team members can be themselves. MMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Benefits


Our company is proud to offer the following benefits to our employees:


  • Milestone Service Awards
  • Access to Pay During the Pay Period
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Disability Insurance
  • Professional Development & Support

Salary : $40,496 - $54,798

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