• Catering Shift Lead

    SUNY Delhi (Delhi, NY)


     

    The Catering Shift Lead is responsible to supervise all catered events, including in-house catering events and off-site locations and various service styles. You are executing the ultimate multitasking job around. In a matter of minutes you may be setting up and breaking down a catering event or providing exemplary guest service through all forms of banquet service. If you are fast on your feet, quick thinking and can perform several tasks at once; this may be a great job for you!

    Primary Responsibilities

    + Plan and coordinate all aspects of catering, including meeting with clients, service activities, sanitation, and fiscal responsibilities.

    + Work with management and staff to ensure cost effective pricing and generate positive revenue from events.

    + Supervise staff during all aspects of catered events to ensure high quality service standards and presentations are met.

    + Meet with clients to coordinate event-specific details and special requests and develop plan to fulfill or exceed client's expectations.

    + Use information on function sheets to coordinate food and beverage services for scheduled events.

    + Provide and communicate a layout/ diagram of catering events, including details of table service.

    + Maintain high sanitation and safety standards in all catering storage rooms and other catering areas.

    + Control all labor schedules in accordance with budgeted costs.

    + Acquire and maintain knowledge of current food and catering trends.

    + Maintain proper stock level of all catering equipment

    + Assist with hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising of all catering staff, including completing staff schedules and providing information about catering events to staff.

    + Related duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Associate's degree and one year, or combination of experience and higher education equal to three years.

    + Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format.

    + Knowledge of food preparation, presentation and customer service.

    + Basic computer skills as required by department.

    + Must have valid driver license.

    Additional Desirable Qualifications:

    + Work experience in college/university environment.

    Additional Information:

    + $21.54/hour

    + Available Shift

    + Full Time: Variable Shifts based on events

    + CSEA Local 628

    + Full Time Benefits Available (https://sunydelhi-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/viaforcs\_delhi\_edu/Edwpb0oxAuZKiQtj\_mTBvnYBbLJnONgxPu0KsPKlVYpEjw?e=W3yjD1)

    + CADI & SUNY Delhi have a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

    + CADI & SUNY Delhi are committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.