Job Description
The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 13 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative event services and dining options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.
Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is committed to providing an outstanding dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. This position plays an integral role by directing all catering services for Presidential events and assisting with the supervision of foodservice for special events, banquets, receptions, coffee service, luncheons, cultural meals, and dinners. This position requires the ability to think on one's feet, make on the spot decisions, and be flexible in work schedule to meet the needs of our customers.
Whether it's to find a place to study, gather with friends, enjoy a bite to eat, or plan a large event, the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food services, and experienced and professional staff who care about making every experience individualized and extraordinary. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members and promote wellness and foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.
Additional Information
Required to drive University vehicles for catered events outside of the Bone Student Center on a regular basis.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below:
A. Coursework in hospitality administration/management, culinary science, food services management, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
- Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
- Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
B. Food service management work experience.
3. Valid Driver's License
4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One (1) year of catering supervisory experience.
2. Professional experience working executive or high profile events.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Organizational and time management skills.
5. Strong customer service skills.
6. Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines.
7. Illinois Food Service Sanitation Certification. Certification required within six (6) months of employment.
8. Bassett certification (alcohol training course) required within the first six (6) months of employment.
Salary
$3,969 per month
Links
ISU Jobs Website
Contact Information
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Illinois State University
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| Department/College
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Human Resources
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| Contact
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Breanna Crippen
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| Phone Number
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3094388311
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