Conference Dining Associate

Various (Craigslist)

Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $28.88 - $32.07/hr. Posting Hourly Range: $28.88 -$36.46/hr.
santabarbara,
full-time
Posted 1 month ago
food/bev/hosp
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Job Description

Conference Dining Associate
Campus Dining

Summary of Job Details
The Conference Dining Associate, under the supervision of the Conference Dining Manager,  plans, organizes and manages dining and catering content for assigned, moderately complex summer conference programs on campus and at University-owned apartments. The Conference Dining Associate interacts with a diverse clientele, including University professors and commercial program directors, to assess and determine how a program's dining and catering needs can be met by our services and facilities, or other on and off-campus resources. Serves as a planning consultant to event organizers to ensure that all dining and catering details have been considered, working with the client's needs and budget parameters, developing a comprehensive services package that includes vendor contracts. Determines scope of project, timelines and unit requirements to fulfill service agreements.

Required Qualifications
Two to three years of experience and strong knowledge in event planning and management in the hospitality sector.
Exceptional customer service skills with ability to cultivate professional business partnerships.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and general database management.
Ability to learn specialized software systems quickly. 
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.

Special Conditions of Employment
Work hours/days may vary during the summer season.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Overtime may be required from May-August to meet the operational needs of the department.
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (May Vary during summer)

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Application review begins 1/9/2026
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #83389