New 
Assistant Director Catering
 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | |
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 Oct 07, 2026 | |
 Assistant Director Catering Milwaukee, WI Full Time JR10015706 Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Assistant Director Catering Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Food Service Assistant Director Job Duties: Key Job Responsibilities:
Department: Dining and Retail Services (DRS) Dining and Retail Services is a self-operated dining venture on the UWM campus with an $18 million operating budget. The department has three facilities that provide food services across campus; comprised of two residential dining units, two convenient stores, retail offerings in the Student Union including the catering unit, multiple coffee locations, convenience stores, and concessions operations. 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. The position combines strategic oversight, operational management, and team leadership to ensure high-quality catering services and strong revenue performance. 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. The Assistant Director of Catering is a key figure in elevating the campus catering program through driving catering excellence, balancing operational efficiency with customer satisfaction, and supporting the organization's growth through strategic catering initiatives. This role directly supervises two professional Catering Coordinators and provides leadership to full-time staff and student employees. Success in this position requires a balance of firsthand operational management and forward-looking program leadership. Key Responsibilities Catering Program Leadership & Growth - 25%
Campus & Client Relationship Management - 25%
Financial Management & Operational Oversight - 20%
Supervision & Staff Development - 15%
Event Execution & Quality Assurance - 15%
Knowledge and Skills
Compensation: $75,000-$86,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience) Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree and/or comparable work experience is required, bachelor's degree is preferred How to Apply: This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 10/22/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 10/21/2026. Applications submitted after may not be reviewed. Please apply online with both a resume and cover letter for consideration. Contact Information: Please contact Amy Rehfeldt at rehfelda@uwm.edu. Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. 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. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Assistant-Director-Catering_JR10015706. je-3ce4fd48e3cf49b7b78d3a13ce721257 | |