Catering Captain, PT, SFU Diamond Alumni Centre

Chartwells Higher Education; University (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

SFU Diamond Alumni Centre is seeking a Catering Captain (Part-Time) to lead on-site events. This role involves managing staff, coordinating timelines, and ensuring service standards are met for plated dinners and receptions.

You will liaise with clients and event managers, drive to event locations, and maintain food temperatures and equipment. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must drive and have a valid BC Driver's Licence.
• Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent required.
• Responsible Beverage Service Certificate may be required for the applying province.
• Open availability to work morning and evening events.
• Min. 4 years of catering or hospitality management/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and timelines for event setups and service.
• Engage with clients and Sales Managers to maintain rapport during events.
• Ensure all food is presented, served, and displayed per standards.
• Log and maintain food temperatures.
• Load vans with catering supplies and ensure all items are accounted for.
• Drive to event locations and coordinate staffing for functions.
• Coordinate staff schedules to deliver, serve, and clear events promptly.
• Maintain calm demeanor under pressure.
• Clean up post-event and assist with inventory and closeout tasks.
• Return equipment to catering facility and ensure proper storage.

Skills

Driving

Leadership

Staff management

Event coordination

Time management

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Job description

Catering Captain, PT, SFU Diamond Alumni Centre

Job Category: Service & Hospitality

Requisition Number: CATER008531

• Posted : September 24, 2026


• Part-Time


• On-site


• Rate : $22.13 CAD per hour

Locations

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67353-Diamond University | 67353
SFU Dining Services
8888 University Dr.
BURNABY, BC V5A 1S6, CAN

Description

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How you will make an Impact: Our Catering Supervisors are the face of the company for on-site events. This position requires a very special skill set and personality. Managing a catered event requires solution-based thinking, speed and sense of urgency while following timelines, as well as attention to detail for service floor plans and table maps for plated dinners. This is a leadership role that requires managing the on-site staff and keeping everyone on task, while also overseeing the entire scope of service and liaising with our clients.

As a Catering Supervisor you will:

• The Catering Supervisor is responsible for managing staff and following timelines for event setups and service.


• Engaging with clients and Sales Managers and maintaining a rapport while running events.


• Ensure all food is presented, served, and displayed per standards.


• Log and maintain food temperatures


• Loading vans with catering supplies and ensuring all items are accounted for


• Driving to event locations


• Coordinate catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion


• Maintaining a calm demeanor while under pressure.


• Thoroughly clean location after event is completed and assist with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks


• Return food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility


• Ensure strict compliance with Compass’ Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations

About you:

• Must drive and have a valid BC Driver's Licence.


• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent and Responsible Beverage Service Certificate for the province in which you are applying


• Open availability to work both morning and evening events.


• Min. 4 years of catering or hospitality management, supervisory experience.


• Able to accurately read event orders and organize deliveries for the day


• Adept at conflict resolution.


• Advanced problem solving and delegating skills


• Ability to follow and maintain written and oral directions for timelines and room setups


• Ability to work independently or as part of a team


• Extremely well organized and efficient; able to multi-task


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position