Catering Manager | Full-Time | University of Southern California (USC) Athletics

Oak View Group$70K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 3-5 years experience in catering or concessions management.
  • Certification in advanced food service sanitation required.
  • Knowledge of inventory control and menu planning.
  • Proficient in basic computer applications, including Excel and Word.
  • Familiarity with POS systems and timekeeping software needed.
  • Strong cash handling skills and ability to work variable hours.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing Catering and Concessions operations effectively.
  • Oversee creation and execution of event orders.
  • Ensure compliance with all alcohol service policies during events.
  • Monitor and report any compliance issues to management promptly.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to hourly staff at events.
  • Ensure high levels of product quality and guest service.
  • Assist with technical troubleshooting of POS systems and balancing cash registers.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with matching.
  • Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days, and 11 holidays.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Catering Manager provides support and assistance with Catering activities as well as provides assistance to the concession managers in the profitable management of concession operations, as needed. The Catering Manager will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion, and transfer. The Catering Manager will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant, and cooperative work environment. The Catering Manager will provide oversight and resolution responsibility for employee performance issues. The Catering Manager must provide a high level of event oversight, technical proficiency, and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of any assigned event. A critical function of the Catering Manager will be to actively mentor, train, and help employees and volunteers meet company quality standards. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule, which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction, and strong technical (computer and POS) aptitude are required.

This role pays an annual salary of $70,000-$95,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the overall effective management of Catering and Concessions operations.
  • Oversight in creation of the event order process.
  • Ensures total compliance with all alcohol service policies.
  • Monitors alcohol service throughout the event to ensure 100% compliance with Alcohol Service policies.
  • Reports any alcohol service or compliance issues to management immediately.
  • Provides ongoing direction, supervision, and mentoring to hourly event staff.
  • Monitor product quality and ensure a high level of guest service.
  • Assists in troubleshooting technical problems with POS systems from both a hardware and software perspective.
  • Assists in billing and vault opening, closing, and balancing, as necessary.
  • Generates event employee schedules and verifies employee time as required.
  • Assist in the ongoing training, development, mentoring, and supervision of hourly employees, as directed by department managers.
  • Responsible for completing documentation of employee performance and attendance issues in accordance with company policy and practice.
  • Assist in the management of catered events from set-up to tear-down, including handling all communication with hourly staff, culinary staff, and guests.


Qualifications

  • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in catering or concessions.
  • Nationally recognized, advanced food service sanitation training course certification.
  • Familiar with inventory cost control and menu planning.
  • Basic computer proficiency: e-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Schedule+.
  • Working knowledge of POS and timekeeping systems.
  • Cash handling abilities and basic math skills, including significant number manipulation.
  • Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings and weekends, as required), depending upon event and business requirements.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

About Oak View Group

Oak View Group is a global sports and entertainment company that specializes in venue management, event production, and sponsorship sales. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Oak View Group manages a number of high-profile venues, including the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The company also produces a variety of live events, including concerts, festivals, and sporting events. Oak View Group has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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