Catering Coordinator and Event Supervisor

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you passionate about hospitality, event execution, customer service, and creating memorable experiences? Join our Dining Services team as a Catering Coordinator & Event Supervisor and play a key role in delivering exceptional events across the Middlebury College community. This is a dynamic position that combines event coordination, customer communication, administrative organization, and hands-on event supervision. Working with a high-volume catering operation generating approximately $1.8 million in annual sales, you'll help bring everything from small meetings to large campus celebrations to life. This is a full time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $21.91 - $26.09 per hour. Shift differential is available for eligible shifts, are stackable, and can amount to a higher wage per hour. - Weekend differential: an additional $1.00/hour - Evening differential: an additional $1.50/hour Core Responsibilities: Maintain professional and consistent communication with customers, coworkers and all stakeholders while maintaining department policies and guidelines. Receive and track catering orders efficiency and consistency. Execute successful events and work closely with Catering colleagues and on-call team to realize the vision for each event. This includes but is not limited to assessing and facilitating equipment, product, and staffing needs; creating accurate signage; managing time and resources effectively; and following up on all aspects of work. Maintain a safe, clean work environment adhering to all safety standards including and not limited to following all ServSafe guidelines. Transport products and equipment across main campus, Breadloaf and Snowbowl year-round. Uphold Vermont Law regarding alcohol service, storage and inventory.  Oversee that on call staff perform duties responsibly. Understand and uphold rules regarding PCI compliance when taking payment for product and services.  Ensure accurate accounting for sales and revenue reporting. Develop and maintain strong understanding of all software systems utilized in the department and within the organization.  Master and manage the Catertrax system for communication with customers and stakeholders. Manage time and resources responsibly and independently, support training and performance of on-call staff, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Collectively 3-5 years prior experience in food services or catering required. Administrative experience preferred. Transferrable skills like communication, leadership, problem solving, teamwork, creativity, multitasking and critical thinking are all valuable skills that we value and the right candidate can be trained in the art of food service. Associate’s degree in food service or equivalent experience in food services or catering preferred but not required. Must pass…