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**Job Reference Number:** 34887

**Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite

**Segment:** Education

**Brand:** Elior Collegiate Dining

**Location:** Saint Louis, Missouri (US-MO)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a charismatic, experienced, and motivated Catering Manager to our Food Service team at the University of Missouri St. Louis. As a Catering Manager, you will work alongside and lead a catering staff to ensure the success of multiple catering events in a variety of venues.

What you'll be doing:

+ Scheduling, managing and coordinating daily, weekly, and monthly catering events

+ Collaborating with Culinary Team to ensure correct catering meal preparation.

+ Actively participate in the preparation and presentation of meals and beverages at all catered events

+ Ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation policies and procedures at all catering events.

+ Tracking and presenting catering results to management

+ Addressing internal and external client and guest needs and concerns.

What we're looking for:

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing **multiple events simultaneously** —from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to coordinate logistics, staff, and client needs to deliver outstanding service and seamless event execution

_Must-haves:_

+ At least three years’ experience in high volume foodservice catering position

+ Fluent with invoice creation billing and tracking software

+ Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills

+ Ability to **see the bigger picture,** anticipate needs, and make proactive decisions that support overall success

_Nice-to-haves:_

+ Previous experience in higher education or institutional catering

Where you'll be working:

University of Missouri

Compensation Range

Starting at $60,000 per year

Our Benefits:

+ Medical (FT Employees)

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

+ Discount Program

+ Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)

+ EAP

+ 401k

+ Sick Time

+ Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

+ Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

+ Paid Time Off

About Elior Collegiate Dining:

Elior Collegiate Dining partners with forward-thinking colleges and universities across the U.S., serving more than 32 million meals each year. We deliver bold, culturally relevant dining experiences that energize campus life, build community, and turn food into a defining part of the student journey.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

**Disclaimer:** This job description can be revised by management as needed.