Grandview Catering & Events

Grandview Catering & Events provides handcrafted fare and unique experiences brought to life by culinary and event professionals inspired by the latest trends and classic comforts. We focus on attention to detail, quality ingredients and sustainable practices with exceptional customer service. We proudly serve Appalachian State University campuses as well as off-site events for university affiliated businesses, community members and alumni with Grandview Ballroom featured as our premiere event space.

Catering Supervisor Wanted: Ensuring Memorable Dining Experiences

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences? Are you a natural leader with a keen eye for detail? Join our esteemed academic institution as a Catering Supervisor and play a pivotal role in providing outstanding catering services to our students, faculty, and guests.

The Catering Supervisor serves as an effective leader for Appalachian State University’s Grandview Catering & Events front-of-house staff by utilizing high standards in catering and event execution, employee relations, and management for a diverse team.

Your Responsibilities as a Catering Supervisor include, but are not limited to:

• Being “on the floor” for event service on a daily basis
• Maintaining open and frequent communication with the management team regarding event status, questions, concerns, and new ideas
• Participating in developing and implementing training programs for front-of-house student staff alongside the Catering Manager and the Associate Director
• Ensuring timeliness of each event; This includes packing up and departing the kitchen, arrival at the event location, set up, service within the appropriate timeframe, event breakdown
• Monitoring the quality of the product and service provided during the event
• Managing a team of student staff for the successful execution of catered events.
• Leading the students by example and be able to delegate tasks with detailed instruction and context as needed before, during and after events
• Forming positive working relationships with coworkers, including students, while remaining professional and respectful at all times
• Serving as a point of contact during events for the event host.
• Troubleshooting with excellent customer service and taking action quickly
• Overseeing equipment and workstation clean-up
• Tracking various inventories
• Maintaining awareness of workload balance across the department and be willing to assist as needed with atypical tasks
• Completing industry-recommended certifications such as ServSafe, TIPS, CPR/AED, ALE educational sessions
• Working with the entire Grandview team on other duties as assigned

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Ongoing Hiring Needs: Bartenders, Event Staff, Cooks & Kitchen Assistants

We’re looking for team-oriented and driven individuals to hit the ground running and join our team. Positions included Bartenders, Event Staff, Cooks & Kitchen Assistants. Click here to explore our opportunities.