Catering Manager – Mexico Tech – Socorro, NM

Location:

New Mexico Tech – Socorro, NM

Salary: $68,

Chartwells Higher Education is hiring an energetic Catering & Banquet Manager on the campus of NEW MEXICO TECH! As a key leader on the Chartwells Food Service team, you will manage the planning and execution of all catering events. You will build excellent client rapport and ensure the catering offered to our guests is of outstanding quality. $$ RELOCATION available $$

Socorro, New Mexico offers you a rare mix of striking desert‑front scenery, a strong sense of community, and enough cultural and outdoor variety to keep you inspired. You’ll find yourself exploring dramatic canyons and trails in nearby San Lorenzo or Box Canyon, meandering the scenic Quebradas Back Country Byway, or ducking into Escondida Lake Park for fishing, picnics, and quiet time with nature.

Stargazing is practically a hobby, especially when you visit the observatory on the New Mexico Tech campus or take a nighttime drive near the Very Large Array just outside town. The local arts scene is alive with galleries, theater events, and the annual Festival of the Cranes. If you love food, Socorro’s small‑town restaurants lean hard into New Mexican flavor—with standout green chile cheeseburgers, regional staples, and creative cafés peppered around the historic plaza and at the farmers’ market.

Fresh produce, baked goods, artisanal crafts, and chile roasting happen seasonally at the Socorro Farmers’ Market. Socorro gives you wide‑open skies, a warm cultural pulse, accessible nature, and a food scene rooted in local identity—yet still small enough to feel like home.

• Coordinates and oversees internal and external catering events
• Develops and maintains the catering marketing plan including a comprehensive event planning service to clients and detailed menu development
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering staff, and will be actively involved in the development of existing catering staff in‑service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Ensures successful operations of catering functions including labor cost control, foods cost control and preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and cleanup of all events

• Bachelor’s Degree is required in Hospitality or Culinary Arts
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry including 2 years in catering management is required
• Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and equipment experience is key
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and cleanup is also essential

Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today! Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, for paid time off benefits information.

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