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Catering Intern, Chartwells Higher Ed / California State University - San Bernardino

Compass Group, North America • San Bernardino, CA • 3d ago

Location:

We are hiring immediately for a Catering Intern position.

Address : 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA Note: online applications accepted only .

Schedule : To be determined based on class schedule and business needs.

Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour.

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Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

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General Description :

The Catering Intern will work closely with the Senior Catering Manager at California State University - San Bernardino to learn the intricacies of catering from both a sales and operations standpoint. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work directly with catering clients to coordinate the details of their events including but not limited to menu selections, tastings, linen rental, set up, and floral design. Additionally, in this role you will learn how to properly set up and execute events following the specific timeline and guidelines for each event. In order to thrive in this position, you must be able to provide great customer service to clients and guests, have a keen eye for attention to detail, be organized and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications for Catering/Event Planning Internship :

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Customer service experience/knowledge

Must be undergraduate student

Availability to work evenings and weekends, if needed

Enjoy building relationships

Professional attitude and appearance

Ability to operate multiple computer programs and office equipment

Experience working with MAC's and PC's

Interest in one or more of the following :

Sustainability

Farm to Fork

Quality Assurance

Current Catering Trends

Menu Development

Contract Food Service Management

Job Responsibilities (May include any or all) :

Aid in planning and organizing events

Assist with set up and break down of events, when needed

Complete safety training for proper lifting techniques

Assist the culinary team in developing custom menus for events

Work closely with vendor partners (I.E: rentals, florists, bakeries, etc.) in arranging services

Assist in staff scheduling

Marketing catering services both on and off campus

Assist with inventory management

Aid in staff training on catering standards

Assist in keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service

Learning Objectives :

Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment.

Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of hospitality.

Sales: Spend time cultivating outside sales with director of catering, looking for new opportunities and venues.

Process: Understanding the process of event planning from the initial contact with the client and the steps that are taken to execute the event.

Booking: Providing prices and fees; tailoring the event to any special needs or wants.

Communication: Communicating the expectations and meeting the goals, keeping on the same page.

Negotiation: This will enable the intern to undergo the contract portion of the event, fine tuning the details of the event; the blue print.

Contracts: Discussing the terms of the contract, the services being provided, solidifying dates and deadlines, necessary staffing, policies of the event/cancelations, parking, etc.

Closing: Examining the financials, collecting payment, menu costing etc...

Follow Up: This will enable the planner to understand what the strengths were from the event and anything necessary for improvement; Keeps an ongoing relationship with the client(s).

Job Summary

This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company's behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

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