Catering Captain: Lead Events & Kitchen Ops (PT, Onsite)

Elior Group; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining at Augsburg University is seeking a dedicated Catering Captain to join our team. The role focuses on prepping and serving high-quality food for events, leading staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences on site.

The successful candidate will bring food handling excellence, strong customer service, and the ability to manage inventory and collaborate with event planners. This is a part-time, onsite opportunity at Augsburg University within the Elior North America

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation and cooking in quick service environments.
• Background in hospitality or restaurant management is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and ensure adequate stock for events.
• Operate POS systems (Aloha, Micros) for orders and transactions.
• Train and supervise staff in food handling and safety.
• Oversee kitchen operations and health/safety compliance.
• Collaborate with event planners to customize menus.
• Provide exceptional service during events and respond to guest inquiries.
• Assist in budgeting for catering events to balance quality and profitability.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of kitchen staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Event coordination

Tools

Aloha POS

Micros POS

Job description

Elior Collegiate Dining at Augsburg University is seeking a dedicated Catering Captain to join our team. The role focuses on prepping and serving high-quality food for events, leading staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences on site.

The successful candidate will bring food handling excellence, strong customer service, and the ability to manage inventory and collaborate with event planners. This is a part-time, onsite opportunity at Augsburg University within the Elior North America