Café & Catering Associate

Santa Fe, NM, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter Benefits

Student loan repayment

Education Reimbursement

Community Involvement Opportunities

onsite cafeteria

onsite fitness center

Referral program

Job Description

Thornburg is a global investment firm committed to delivering strategic investment solutions for institutions, financial professionals, and investors around the world. Established in 1982, this privately held firm specializes in high-conviction management across various asset classes including fixed income, equities, and multi-asset strategies. Thornburg prides itself on its independence, which enables it to pursue a wide array of investment opportunities with flexibility and depth, operating beyond conventional market wisdom. The firm’s philosophy is grounded in thorough exploration of ideas, a nimble operational approach, and a long-term focus on achieving consistent risk-adjusted outperformance. With a global perspective and a dedication to serving the investor community, Thornburg attracts innovative professionals who share a passion for delivering exceptional investment outcomes and value creation.

The role of Café & Catering Associate at Thornburg offers a multifaceted opportunity within a dynamic workplace hospitality environment. This hands-on position plays a vital part in supporting daily café operations, food preparation, and maintaining a clean and inviting café space. Serving as a second-in-command to the Café Manager, the associate is instrumental in sustaining smooth workflow, operational consistency, and assisting with training initiatives. Beyond café responsibilities, the role expands into supporting catering activities for meetings and events, ensuring seamless setup, breakdown, and guest satisfaction. Additional duties include contributing to administrative tasks within Corporate Administration and providing backup reception coverage, reinforcing the multifaceted, collaborative nature of this position. Ideal candidates will be passionate about food service, possess strong organizational skills, and enjoy contributing to a supportive, professional environment. This role is perfect for individuals who take pride in fostering workplace hospitality while engaging in a variety of operational and event-related tasks, within a globally-minded investment firm environment located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Job Requirements

experience in food service office services facilities or a similar role preferred
ability to obtain/maintain NMED-approved Food Handler Card
experience with expense reimbursement/management procedures a plus
proficiency in basic computer applications including email and Microsoft Office Suite
strong organizational and multitasking skills with ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs
flexibility to work beyond normal office hours when called upon for coverage and special events
familiarity with or passion for food service vendor management and event coordination
customer service experience in a professional environment
problem-solving skills and a proactive can-do attitude

Job Qualifications

experience in food service office services facilities or a similar role preferred
ability to obtain/maintain NMED-approved Food Handler Card
proficiency in basic computer applications including email and Microsoft Office Suite
strong organizational and multitasking skills with ability to prioritize and adapt to changing needs
familiar with or passionate about food service vendor management and event coordination
customer service experience in a professional environment
problem-solving skills and a proactive can-do attitude

Job Duties

assist the Café Manager with all aspects of daily café operations including food preparation cooking assistance and maintaining health code standards
perform daily cleaning of café areas kitchen equipment and tools to ensure a safe sanitary environment
stock and restock café products monitor inventory levels and coordinate with vendors for deliveries
serve as a second-in-command to the Café Manager supporting workflow training and operational consistency
assist with catering setup breakdown and cleanup for meetings conferences and special events
coordinate conference room setups and ensure meeting spaces are reset with necessary supplies
greet and assist guests during events to ensure a positive experience
provide backup coverage at the reception desk greeting visitors issuing temporary badges and maintaining daily logs
assist with office supply management and vendor coordination
process expense reports for Corporate Administration as needed
perform other duties as assigned including support for special projects and events