Catering Supervisor

staffemployment-stthomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive health coverage (medical

Dental & Vision insurance

Generous retirement contributions

Fully paid disability, life, and AD&D

Job summary

University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, is seeking a Catering Event Captain/Banquet Captain (Catering & Events Supervisor I) to plan, coordinate, and execute catered events on campus.

This role requires close collaboration with clients to design events and to coordinate on-campus services for external groups. The position oversees setup, service, and cleanup, manages daily operations of catering serveries and storage, and supervises student staff and inventory.

Qualifications

• Three years front-of-house hospitality experience, including at least one year supervising employees.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Liquor/alcohol training certification (Tips or Serve Safe Alcohol) within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: hotel/restaurant or university dining services experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute catered events for the University of St. Thomas.
• Coordinate on-campus services for external groups/events.
• Oversee setup, service, and cleanup of catered events.
• Oversee daily operations including catering serveries and storage areas.
• Supervise and train student staff; manage ordering and inventory.

Skills

Front-of-house hospitality

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Tools

ServSafe certification

Tips certification / Serve Safe Alcohol

Job description

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply to the Catering Event Captain/Banquet Captain (Catering & Events Supervisor I) opening within the University's Dining Services Department.

• Fully benefits eligible and pays $22.00-$24.00 per hour
• Full Time, 12 months out of the year
• Work directly for the university, not a food service company

This position works a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights and weekends.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leaveto support growing families

Summary of Responsibilities:

• The Catering Event Captain/Banquet Captain (Catering & Events Supervisor I) position is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of catered events at the University of St. Thomas.

• Job duties include:

  • Working directly with clients to plan their catering events

  • Coordinating on-campus services for external groups/events

  • Overseeing set-up, service, and cleanup of catered events

  • Overseeing daily operations to include the maintenance of catering serveries and storage areas

  • Supervising and training of the student staff, ordering and inventory

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years front-of-house hospitality experience, preferably in a catering and/or event planning operation to include at least one year of experience supervising employees.
• Must be ServSafe certified or able to acquire certification with the state of Minnesota within six months of employment. Expenses towards certifications will be covered by the University.
• Must possess or be able to obtain liquor/alcohol training Tips certification or Serve Safe Alcohol Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred qualifications include experience working in a hotel, restaurant, or a college/university dining services, and supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements:

• All food service staff are required to follow the Health Department codes and regulations.
• This is a client service driven position. Supervisors must enjoy working with clients, staff and students and must be passionate about hospitality.
• This position also supports Catering & Event Services on the Minneapolis Campus and the individual in the role must be willing to travel between the two campuses as business needs dictate.

This position may be designated Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential employees may be expected to remain at work if campus closes during their regular work schedule or to report to work if the campus-closing announcement is made before their regular work schedule begins.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.