Banquet Captain, Catering

JOB DESCRIPTION
Catering Banquet Captain oversees and assists with daily catered events. This includes Chancellor receptions, private high-level receptions, seated dinners, buffet lunches and dinners, continental breakfasts, breakfast buffets, and coffee breaks. The position works closely with the Catering Operations Manager to oversee contracted wait staff, student staff, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining hourly union employees.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Executes and develops catering events to meet established goals, objectives and timelines.
• Drives box trucks, vans, or golf carts to deliver staff, equipment, and food to various locations around the campus community.
• Coaches and supports team members by providing guidance and direction for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how and when to impose deadlines for task delegation.
• Supervises the work of contracted wait staff, student staff, and Campus Dining hourly union employees.
• Continuously complies, reviews, and analyzes operation needs against established goals, objectives and guidelines.
• Records event details and makes improvements to future catering events.
• Provides insight and recommends strategies to promote continued change, growth, or expansion of Vanderbilt Catering.
• Works with the Operations Manager to develop logistical plans for special events.
• Communicates and delegates tasks to contracted wait staff, student staff, and Campus Dining hourly union employees.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of events to ensure compliance with Vanderbilt Catering policies and procedures.

Supervisory Relationships:This position reports to the Operations Manager and directs contracted wait staff, hourly union employees, and student employees.Education and Certifications:A high school diploma or GED is necessary. An Associate's degree from an accredited higher education institution is preferred. Must be ServSafe certified within 3 months of hire and expected to pass renewal every five years.Experience and Skills:At least 3 years of related experience is necessary. At least 2 years offsite catering, restaurants, or specialty events experience is strongly preferred. Previous experience as a Banquet Manager or Banquet Captain is preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment:Must be flexible, high energy, and passionate in getting things done. Must enjoy fast-paced working environment. Be able to work on a team and also be a self-starter. Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 lbs.