University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Assistant Director Catering

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Director · Full-time

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About the role

  • The department includes a dynamic management team and approximately fifty resolute permanent staff.
  • Our department includes over three hundred student employees in all areas of our operations.
  • Under the general direction of the Director, Dining and Retail Services (DRS), UW-Milwaukee's Dining and Retail Services Department is hiring a dynamic and team-focused Assistant Director of Catering.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to increase catering engagement, revenue, and client retention through service innovation, menu development, and relationship management.
  • Collaborate with Dining & Retail leadership, culinary teams, and campus partners to ensure offerings reflect current industry trends, campus needs, and nutritional standards.
  • Serve as the lead campus ambassador for 20/20 Catering, building strong, collaborative relationships with academic departments, administrative units, student organizations, and external partners.
  • Maintain full responsibility for catering budgets, billing accuracy, cost controls, inventory management, and labor optimization.
  • Monitors and maintains technology systems to support the needs of various working units
  • As a member of the DRS leadership team, this position will function as the primary campus liaison for catering services partnering with academic units, administrative departments, student organizations, and external clients to deliver high-quality, customized event experiences through 20/20 catering.
  • Ability to manage budgets, forecast sales, and drive revenue growth.
  • Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify to drive state vehicles.

Requirements

  • Three (3) years proven leadership experience in campus catering, event operations, or a similar hospitality environment.
  • Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, menu development, and service standards.
  • Associate's degree and/or comparable work experience.
  • Required Qualifications:

Nice to have

  • Experience with food sourcing, inventory control, and purchasing.
  • Experience managing food, labor, and supply budgets.
  • Experience with standardized recipe and menu development.
  • ServSafe certification or equivalent state certification.
  • Experience with catering or event planning software.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a culinary related field
  • To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 10/21/2026.
  • Applications submitted after may not be reviewed.

Compensation

  • $75,000-$86,000
  • (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

Benefits

  • Provide vision and leadership to continuously elevate the 20/20 Catering program, positioning it as the preferred and trusted catering provider for UWM events.
  • Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
  • If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
  • This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
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