What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vanderbilt University Catering Operations Manager position at Vanderbilt University?
About the Role
The Catering Banquet Captain is responsible for overseeing and assisting with the execution of all daily catered events. This includes, but is not limited to, Chancellor receptions, private high-level receptions, seated dinners, buffet lunches and dinners, continental breakfasts, breakfast buffets, and coffee breaks.
This position works closely with the Catering Operations Manager to oversee the work of contracted wait staff, student staff, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining hourly union employees. 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.
- 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.
