Catering Captain

Elior Group; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining in Albany, GA is seeking a Catering Captain to oversee and manage campus catering events, ensuring flawless service from setup to breakdown. You will lead event staff, coordinate with kitchen and service teams, recruit and train associates, and uphold standards of guest experience at all functions.

This full-time onsite role offers growth opportunities within Elior North America and a chance to shape dining experiences on campus.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three years of catering, foodservice, or hospitality experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Good knowledge of all aspects of event implementation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the setup, service, and breakdown of events.
• Managing event staff.
• Ensuring courteous, prompt service for all event functions according to established guidelines.
• Assisting in the recruitment and training of new associates.
• Any other tasks as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Event Management

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 43652
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining
Location: Albany State University - Radium Campus

The Role at a Glance:

We are looking for a skilled, experienced Catering Captain to join our [Segment] team in [City]. As a Catering Captain, you will have the opportunity to oversee and manage a catering event and ensure its success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the setup, service, and breakdown of events.
• Managing event staff.
• Ensuring courteous, prompt service for all event functions according to established guidelines.
• Assisting in the recruitment and training of new associates.
• Any other tasks as necessary.

What we’re looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least three years’ experience in catering, foodservice, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Good knowledge of all aspects of event implementation.

Nice-to-haves:

• Previous experience in a management or supervisory role.

About Elior Collegiate:

Elior Collegiate Dining is rewriting the rules of campus dining, serving up bold flavors, fresh ideas, and high-impact experiences that fuel student life. We partner with forward-thinking colleges and universities to create vibrant, customized dining programs that spark connection, celebrate culture, and make food a defining part of the college journey.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.