Catering Captain (3800BR)

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

 

General Purpose:

The Catering Captain works with managers and oversees and directs assigned employees to ensure flawless executing of Catering events.

 

Position Description: Working with managers, oversees and directs assigned employees to ensure flawless execution of every event, big and small (Customer Service and Standards expert)Train all catering personnel to include:
-Teach Bar Course
-Teach Server Certification Course
-Teach standards for event set up (continental breakfast, lunch buffets etc.)
-On-going, On-the-job trainingCoordinate all components of an assigned event. On and off premise (ie: coordinate with manager, chef, cook, garde manger, drivers, banquet workers, casuals, bartenders etc.. on details of an event they are assigned to execute. Review timeline, packing list, menu, client information, room and/or buffet diagrams, etc.Works with management to coordinate staffing for eventsOversees room sets and event preparationsInventories liquor, wine, beer and soft drinks and makes recommendations regarding the maintenance of inventory levelsMaintains inventory of linen, china, flatware, glassware Maintains item identifiers, props, and equipment Coordinate all components of an assigned event. On and off premise (ie: coordinate with manager, chef, cook, garde manger, drivers, banquet workers, casuals, bartenders etc. on details of an event they are assigned to execute. Uses food holding equipment necessary to maintain safe and appropriate temperatures.May operate reheating equipment for small off premise receptions Secures building and other areas after eventsCreates, distributes, and maintains all records and write ups associated with the execution of catered events and catering personnel Regularly works in all lower labor grade duties when there are no functions assigned to them for service Performs related duties as required



Qualifications: Five years of experience as a banquet server with buffet and plate service, or equivalent; 1 year to have been in a lead (captain or equivalent) position.Bartending experience required.

Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.Yale.edu/jobs - the STARS req ID for this position is 3800BR. Please be sure to reference source code IMBXX when applying for this position.

 

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.