Event Captain

Lancer Hospitality; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining at Southern Oregon University - Retail is seeking an experienced event captain to ensure smooth food service for a variety of events and to supervise front and back of house activities.

In this onsite role, you will lead event staff and kitchen staff, coordinate transportation of equipment, maintain inventory, and uphold service standards across all service moments. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organization skills, attention to detail, and service knowledge.
• At least two years of experience as a service lead or supervisor in a hotel or catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of event staff and kitchen staff to direct a successful service.
• Coordinate transportation of equipment and service, manage inventory, and maintain catering areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Service knowledge

Leadership experience

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 42754
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining
Location: Southern Oregon University - Retail

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced and motivated event captain to join our Elior Collegiate Dining team. As an event captain, you will have the opportunity to ensure smooth food service for a variety of events and supervise front and back of house activity.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading a team of event staff and kitchen staff to direct a successful service.
• Facilitating transportation of equipment and service, maintaining inventory, ensuring maintenance of catering equipment and storage areas, and room decoration.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Excellent communication and organization skills, attention to detail, and service knowledge.
• At least two years of experience as a service lead or supervisor in a hotel or catering environment.

Nice-to-haves:

• Food Handler’s certification

Where you'll be working:

Southern Oregon University - Retail

Compensation Range

$20 / hour

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

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.