Catering Captain

Responsibilities

• Catering Operations and Guest Experience (45%)
  • Oversee daily catering operations, including event management, floor management, and client engagement.
  • Guide and support staff during events, maintaining an organized, efficient operation while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Lead the planning assigned events, including scheduling, logistics, and staff coordination.
  • Manage weddings, family, student, departmental, and social events, ensuring they meet customer expectations.
  • Review Catering Event Orders (BEOs) and ensure event setups align with contracts and departmental standards.
  • Help order food and beverage products and collaborate on food and beverage presentations.
• Staff Management and Development (30%)
  • Will manage 3+ temp employees for events, overseeing operations and client engagement.
  • Service steps and guidelines in pre-shift meetings and training.
  • Lead task assignments and coordinate on-site event operations.
• Financial & Procurement Process (15%)
  • Ensure adherence to cash handling and inventory control policies.
  • Oversee end-of-shift tasks, including billing, cleaning, and staff release.
  • Handle daily event bar deposits.
  • Manage and use CBORD FSS for inventory, purchasing, and menu signage.
  • Help manage food and beverage inventory.
• Sanitation and Safety (10%)
  • Ensure compliance with state and county health and safety regulations.
  • Enforce HACCP principles across food storage, production, and service areas.
  • Conduct routine inspections to maintain sanitation standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and 1 year of experience in a food-related field.
• SERVSafe and TAM/TIPS certified within 60 days from date of hire as a condition of employment. If the certification is not acquired during the 60-day period, employment will be terminated. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Legally work in the United States.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Additional Information

• This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
• Selected candidates whose start date is between 4/1/2026 - 9/1/2026 will not be eligible for the university FY26-27 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.
• Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
• Relocation will not be offered for this role.