Café & Catering Associate at Thornburg Investment Management – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Thornburg is a global investment firm delivering on strategy for institutions, financial professionals and investors worldwide. The privately held firm, founded in 1982, is an active, high-conviction manager of fixed income, equities, and multi-asset solutions.

As an independent firm, Thornburg can take on a wide range of opportunities, explore ideas thoroughly and work across strategies to deliver consistent risk-adjusted outperformance over the long term. The firm attracts free-thinking professionals who are eager to pursue investment outcomes beyond the confines of popular wisdom. From nimble operational capabilities to principles and actions fitting of a global citizen, Thornburg’s world-class investment platform and team are aligned on strategy to serve investors.

Job Summary

The Café & Catering Associate is a versatile, hands-on role that provides critical support in daily café operations, including food preparation, café maintenance, and assisting the Café Manager as second-in-command. In addition to café responsibilities, this role supports catering for meetings and events, assists with administrative tasks within Corporate Administration, and provides backup reception coverage as needed. This is a dynamic position ideal for someone who enjoys working in food service while supporting workplace hospitality and operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Café Operations (Primary Responsibility):

• 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.

Catering & Event Support:

• 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.

Corporate Administration & Reception Support:

• 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.

• 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 the 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 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, & education reimbursement program.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Referral program.

Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. Founded in 1610 and nicknamed "The City Different," Santa Fe captures hearts and minds with its museums, restaurants, theater, opera, and adobe-style architecture. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year and picturesque landscape, it's no wonder that outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking in "The Land of Enchantment" attract visitors from around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status.