Kellogg Center Event Manager — Banquet/Catering Manager

Job no : 964051

Work type : Support Staff

Pay Grade : 12

Major Administrative Unit / College : Division Of Student Life And Engagement

Department : Culinary Services Kellogg Operations 40001194

Sub Area : AP- Professionals

Salary : Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location : East Lansing

Categories : Residential and Hospitality Services, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Working / Functional Title

Kellogg Center Event Manager

Position Summary

• Manages and coordinates events for Kellogg Center and Kellogg Catering at the hotel and other campus locations, including MSU athletic venues, such as, Spartan Stadium Tower, Breslin Student Events Center, Munn Ice Arena and other on-campus locations;
• manages and oversees the food service and set-up duties for all events in order to ensure high quality service to all guests;
• prepares bills for events; plans, develops, and oversees implementation of training programs for event staff; instructs and assists all event staff in meal service, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage service, and proper work methods and procedures;
• manages event details with the kitchen to ensure proper timing and smooth events; provides analysis in order to forecast and make recommendations for departmental strategic planning;
• assists with special projects; interviews, hires, schedules, trains, and evaluates the performance of all part-time team members;

manages food & beverage supplies, equipment and labor cost.

All positions in SLE are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, you will be expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure / suspension.

If you have an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of your normally scheduled work hours remotely, you may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Unit Specific Education / Experience / Skills

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management;
• General Business; or a related field such as Hospitality Business; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in banquet / catering service to include proper meal service techniques and protocol;
• special events and banquet services; food sanitation and safety procedures; alcoholic beverage service including application of State of Michigan sale and service regulations;

food / beverage preparation and presentation; cost control and supervision; menu planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver license and satisfactory driving record
• Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to satisfactorily operate a single unit motor vehicle
• Previous experience managing events in a hotel or catering setting
• Previous experience driving a box truck

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

3 references

Work Hours

Variable scheduling dependent on events and operational needs.

Website

CAREERS.MSU.EDU

Summary of Physical Demands

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling of 50 lbs. or more

Bidding eligibility ends July 9, 11 : 55 PM

Advertised : Jul 3, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : Jul 16, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time