Catering Captain

Elior; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking a skilled Catering Captain to join our higher education team at College of Saint Mary. You will oversee events from setup to breakdown and coordinate staff to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires at least three years in catering or hospitality, strong leadership and communication, and a proactive approach to training new associates. Compensation is $18–$20 per hour, onsite.

Qualifications

• Three years of catering, foodservice, or hospitality experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Solid knowledge of event execution from setup to wrap-up.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the setup, service, and breakdown of events.
• Manage event staff and assign duties.
• Ensure courteous, prompt service for all event functions.
• Assist in recruiting and training new associates.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Event coordination

Job description

Job Reference Number: 42480

Employment Type: Full-Time, OnsiteSegment: Education

Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining

Location: College of Saint Mary

The Role at a Glance:

We are looking for a skilled, experienced Catering Captain to join our higher education team. 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

Compensation:

$18-20 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.