Catering Sales Manager - Quick Hire!

The University of Oregon, located in Eugene, OR, is a prestigious public research university known for its commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and student success. Operating under the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, the University strives to build a diverse, exceptional, and welcoming campus community. Within this commitment, University Housing plays a critical role by providing state-of-the-art, accessible, and affordable living accommodations, dining services, and social and academic programming designed to foster leadership, innovation, and community among its students. University Housing is a self-sustaining and self-liquidating educational business unit with a budget of $100 million, which does not rely on tuition or tax support for its operations. It operates multiple units including Business Services, Dining Services, Facilities, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life, all aimed at enriching the student experience on campus. The department values equity, responsibility, integrity, innovation, learning, safety, and security, ensuring these principles are embedded into daily operations and the overall University of Oregon experience. Living on campus significantly benefits students as on-campus residents often achieve higher academic performance, better retention rates, and faster graduation timelines compared to their off-campus peers. The Catering Sales Manager position within University Housing is a pivotal role responsible for managing catering services that support both on-campus and off-site events. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Dining for Catering & Conference Services, this managerial role involves being the first point of contact for catering customers and providing expert guidance throughout the ordering process. The Catering Sales Manager coordinates closely with the Catering Chef and Catering Operations Manager to ensure that all events meet customer expectations and run smoothly. This role requires hands-on management of a three-person office support team and includes making independent decisions regarding staffing, training, menu planning, and daily operational activities. The position also holds significant budgetary responsibilities, including managing staff allocations, pricing menus, purchasing food and equipment, and overseeing income and expenses to maintain operational viability. The role is fundamental to creating memorable catering experiences that align with the university’s standards for quality and customer service. This is a full-time, regular position with a salary range of $60,000 to $66,000 per year, offering competitive compensation consistent with the OS-OA05 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 band. Candidates are expected to embody and promote the university’s values of inclusivity and diversity while exercising creativity and leadership in menu development and catering event management.

• three years of experience in large catering restaurant or hotel food service operation including one year of catering or banquet experience
• three years of experience supervising or leading others including assigning evaluating work and handling disciplinary actions
• demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• ability to prepare budgets reports and documents
• ability to understand policies procedures and safety guidelines
• excellent communication and customer service skills
• creativity in menu development
• experience working in public and social settings with diverse groups