Catering Captain

Elior; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining in New York, NY is seeking a skilled Catering Captain to oversee and manage campus events from start to finish. You will lead the event team, coordinate setup and service, and ensure outstanding guest experiences during each function.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in catering or related hospitality roles, with strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills. Prior supervisory experience is a plus and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years or more experience in catering, foodservice or hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication and customer service skills.
• Solid knowledge of all aspects of event execution.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing setup, service and breakdown of events.
• Managing event staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensuring courteous, prompt service for all functions per guidelines.
• Assisting in recruiting and training new associates.
• Performing other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Event management

Job description

Job Reference Number: 42341

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Education

Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Location: CUNY Graduate Center

We are looking for a skilled, experienced Catering Captain to join our higher educartion team in New York, NY. As a Catering Captain, you will have the opportunity to oversee and manage catering events to ensure success from start to finish.

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.

Where you will be working:

Elior Collegiate Dining in New York, NY

Compensation:

$25-28 per hour

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.