Manager, Catering and Event Operations

Cook Children's Medical Center is a premier pediatric healthcare facility located in Fort Worth, Texas. As a pivotal component of Cook Children's Health Care System, it is dedicated to providing comprehensive and specialized medical care exclusively for children. The Medical Center is equipped with advanced medical technologies and a wide array of services including research, surgical interventions, rehabilitation, and ancillary services tailored to meet the unique needs of children at every stage of their health journey. Recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, Cook Children's Medical Center continuously strives to offer not only exceptional clinical care but also an environment that fosters innovation and compassionate healing. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities, embracing diversity and inclusion in its workforce by being an equal opportunity employer that considers minority, female, disability, and veteran applicants without bias.

The Manager of Catering and Event Operations at Cook Children's Medical Center plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless delivery of all catering services and the coordination of events within the organization. This is a full-time position with standard weekly hours of 40, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the first shift, based in Fort Worth. The role demands a leader who can drive operational excellence within food and nutrition services by managing a team of individual contributors, orchestrating event logistics, overseeing system workflows, and fostering effective cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in hospitality, food service, catering, or event operations, with at least four years of experience, complemented by an associate degree in nutrition, food service, or related field.

This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance with safety standards and delivering a consistently high-quality service experience to all stakeholders, including patients, families, staff, and guests. The Manager oversees the end-to-end process of catering services and event coordination, ensuring adherence to organizational policies while maximizing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include planning and executing events, managing resources and budgets, maintaining vendor relations, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure all aspects of events are flawlessly implemented.

The candidate should demonstrate expertise in managing complex event operations and possess strong leadership skills to guide teams effectively under dynamic conditions. Additionally, the position offers an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving children's health outcomes while fostering a supportive and engaging work environment that values employee growth and collaboration.