Supervisor, Catering & Hospitality

The role

The Supervisor, Catering & Hospitality leads the office catering and hospitality function in Houston. This person manages the catering team and owns the planning and execution of office and client-facing events.

What you will do

• Supervise the day-to-day work of the catering team
• Run the firm's cafes and employee break areas
• Establish and maintain service standards for hospitality and cleanliness
• Own the planning and execution of local office and client-facing events
• Partner with facilities team on event logistics
• Lead menu planning with vendors and in-house staff
• Serve as primary point of contact for attorneys and business professionals for event support
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate rates
• Oversee attendee management and event materials
• Manage inventory and departmental financial budget

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate a service team
• Working knowledge of upscale hospitality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Reliable transportation required
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance required
• Ability to travel locally and to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift, move, and push up to 25 pounds and bend, stoop, and reach frequently

Nice to have

• Experience with catering or event management software
• Food handler or food manager certification
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary arts or a related field
• Law firm or professional services experience

Benefits

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses

About the company

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.