Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Offered salary$71,000 - $76,000
About the role
University Of Rhode Island Applicant Portal | General Manager, Catering and Events
General Manager, Catering and Events
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Posting Details
Position Information| Posting Number | SF02191 |
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| Job Title | General Manager, Catering and Events |
| Position Number | 106841 |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Type | Professional Staff |
| Union | PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc |
| Pay Grade Level | Grade Level: 12 |
| Pay Grade Range | Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $71,000 - $76,000 |
| Status | Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent |
| Department | Dining Catering Operations |
|---|---|
| Contact(s) | Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) |
| Contact Phone/Extension | |
| Contact Email | |
| Physical Demands | |
| Campus Location | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | No |
| Extension Contingency Notes | |
| Job Description Summary |
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by August 31, 2026. Applications received after August 31, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION SUMMARY: Provide executive leadership and overall management of URI Dining’s Catering and Events business unit, including full-service catering, conferences, commencement activities, donor and VIP events, campus-wide special events, mobile dining operations, and other revenue-generating hospitality services. Responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, business development, marketing, staffing, and growth of a comprehensive hospitality operation with total annual revenues exceeding $1.75 million. Develop and implement short- and long-range business plans that support Dining Services strategic priorities while achieving revenue growth, fiscal sustainability, operational excellence, and exceptional guest experiences. Serve as the principal leader for Catering and Events and maintain full accountability for sales performance, budgeting, forecasting, labor management, client relations, operational execution, and service quality. Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team to develop innovative menus, enhance guest experiences, and ensure successful execution of all catering and event operations. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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| Required Qualifications |
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 1. Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field. 2. Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in hospitality, catering, conference services, event management, foodservice operations, or a related field. 3. Minimum of three years of demonstrated management experience with responsibility for budgeting, revenue generation, operational planning, personnel supervision, customer relations, and business development. 4. Strong financial management, along with written and verbal communication skills. 5. Knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, labor management practices, risk management, contract administration, and regulatory compliance. 6. Ability to work a flexible schedule in support of operational, event, and emergency response requirements. 7. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
PREFERRED: 1. Working knowledge of CBORD Food Service Suite, EMS, CaterTrax, Food Service Suite, point-of-sale systems, or comparable hospitality and foodservice management systems. 2. Experience in higher education dining, conference services, hospitality, hotel operations, contract foodservice, or multi-unit foodservice operations. 3. Demonstrated experience collaborating across departments and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. |
| Environmental Conditions |
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This position may require frequent evening and weekend work in support of special events, commencement activities, conferences, and catering operations. |
| Posting Date | 08/13/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16944 |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in hospitality, catering, conference services, event management, foodservice operations, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a minimum of three years of demonstrated management experience with responsibility for budgeting, revenue generation, operational planning, personnel supervision, customer relations, and business development?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have strong financial management, along with written and verbal communication skills?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, labor management practices, risk management, contract administration, and regulatory compliance?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have ability to work a flexible schedule in support of operational, event, and emergency response requirements?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
- Yes
- No
- *
Are you a URI employee currently in a position covered by the PSA Union? (You will not be disqualified for answering "No")
- Yes
- No
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