What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Supervisor for Vanderbilt Events position at Vanderbilt University?
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Vanderbilt University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and advancement. Our Catering Banquet Captain plays a critical role in ensuring the success of our catering operations and provides valuable support to the Catering Operations Manager.
Responsibilities include overseeing the work of contracted wait staff, student staff, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining hourly union employees. Additional responsibilities include training, preparing daily pull sheets, daily task sheets, assisting with event set up and breakdown, and overseeing all catering operations at selected events.
- Executes and develops catering events in order 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.
- Supervises the work of contracted wait staff, student staff, and Campus Dining hourly union employees. Monitor their work and event set ups to ensure their daily tasks are performed and they meet department standards.
- Communicates with kitchen staff to coordinate food deliveries to ensure the quality and safety of food.
