Captain, Catering Server

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Village of Laurel Hollow (NY); On-site; USD 28,268 - 33,737; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Recognition and wellness programs

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is hiring a Catering Server Captain to manage the execution and oversight of various events. The role includes supervising event staff, procuring supplies, and providing top-tier service.

Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of culinary service experience, a high school diploma, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires flexibility for events scheduled on nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a culinary services establishment.
• NYS alcohol beverage service training - TIPS preferred.
• Understanding of proper sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute events on and off campus, including overseeing setup.
• Supervise and assist in training new and existing event staff.
• Provide event services at the residences of high-level officials.

Skills

Ability to supervise event staff

Knowledge of serving procedures

Organizational skills

Diplomacy and tact

Social and hospitality-related service etiquette

Customer service resolution

Teamwork

Cultural competency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Description

Sign On Bonus Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned scientific research organization located on the North Shore of Long Island is hiring a Catering Server Captain to execute and oversee the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of Meetings, Courses, Administrative, Communications, and Development-related events.

Position Responsibilities

• Execute events on and off campus, including overseeing setup, maintenance and breakdown.
• Provide event services at the residences of the President, Chancellor Emeritus, and Cancer Center Director.
• Procure and organize supplies for events.
• Designate event staff responsibilities for functions which include breakfasts, lunches, dinners, receptions, banquets, barbeques, and VIP events.
• Supervise and assist in training 20-30 new and existing seasonal event staff.
• Serve as a liaison to the event contact, when needed.
• Serve as a barista at the coffee bar and hillside cafe when regularly scheduled employees request time off.
• Provide support to the events office team, including input on staff performance along with analysis and feedback of events.
• Ability to learn the point-of-sale system (computer software).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays, according to events and the seasonal needs of the department.

Position Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years experience in a culinary services establishment

SKILLS:

• Ability to supervise event staff.
• Knowledge of serving procedures.
• Understanding of proper sanitation procedures (Nassau County sanitation certificate preferred).
• Organizational skills.
• Diplomacy and tact.
• Social and hospitality-related service etiquette.
• Ability to resolve customer discrepancies and inquiries with tact.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and professional profiles.
• Familiarity with the facilities on the Laboratory's various campuses.
• NYS alcoholic beverage service training - TIPS preferred

OTHER: The ability to work nights and weekends is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The hourly range for this role is $20.52-24.49. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

EEO Statement

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor