Events Coordinator & Assistant Manager of the Field to Table Café Market - 80358 at InsideHigherEd

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society."SCC is seeking an Events Coordinator and Assistant Manager of the Café/Market to provide leadership over events at the Field to Table Institute. This position provides leadership in working with the culinary and agriculture programs in identifying products and packaging for the café/market. This position oversees all aspects of The Field to Table Institute events-planning, production, and evaluation- while ensuring excellence in culinary quality, student integration, and customer experience. Coordinator will also teach in the Culinary Program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOversee planning, preparation, and execution of culinary events, banquets, pop-up dinners, and catering functions while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.Coordinate event logistics with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless operations.Manage event budgets, inventory, purchasing, and compliance with all health, sanitation, and safety regulations.Develop and recommend an annual calendar of events for the Field-to-Table Institute.Ensure accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and budget management for all culinary and event operations. Track and report event participation and revenue data, preparing summaries and presentations for leadership.Teach a minimum of one class per semester.Integrate local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients into instructions to support the Field-to-Table mission.In collaboration with FTI administrators and staff in both the agriculture and culinary programs, identify, produce, and assist with packaging products for the Field to Table Institute. Serve as Assistant Manager of Café/Market. This includes providing leadership as needed, helping maintain inventory, supervising students, and interacting with the public. Build and maintain relationships with local farms, food producers, restaurants, and hospitality partners.Coordinate community outreach activities, events, and culinary demonstrations to promote SCC's Field-to-Table initiatives.Collaboration with FTI leadership and staff maintain a safe and organized teaching environment aligned with OSHA and ServSafe standards.Represent the college at open houses, advisory board meetings, and recruitment events.Encourage student participation in sustainability projects, competitions, and professional development opportunities.In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth, control expenses, and improve profitability.May requires evening and weekend hours for community education, college events, or café/market operations as assigned.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAssociate or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Hospitality Management.Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience, including banquet, catering, or event management.Prior teaching or training experience in a culinary or hospitality environment preferred.Familiarity with curriculum design and best practices in culinary education.Strong commitment to experiential learning and sustainability principles.Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.