Lead Catering Server On Call (003941)

Middlebury College; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

MiddCard Privileges

Job summary

Middlebury College is seeking an on-call events supervisor for catered events. You will lead staff, oversee setup, service, and breakdown, and ensure smooth transitions throughout functions. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position paying $25.75 per hour.

The role requires strong leadership, reliable communication, and adherence to safety and alcohol-service requirements. The college emphasizes diversity and inclusion and invites applications from candidates who contribute to a

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of on-call staff at events.
• Ability to delegate tasks and maintain organization during functions.
• Knowledge of food service flow and allergen identification.
• Must gain and maintain Vermont DLC certification and PCI compliance.
• Valid Middlebury College driver’s license to support deliveries and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-call staff to ensure proper setup and timely service.
• Prepare end-of-day reports and complete paperwork for catering management.
• Manage cashless/credit card payments and alcohol inventory with proper signage.
• Coordinate with kitchen and managers to maintain service standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of catering spaces after events.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Leads on- call staff at catered events. Oversees all elements of set-up and execution of event, including break down and clean up.

This is considered a part-time non-benefits eligible position. The wage is $25.75 per hour.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Responsible for exemplary leadership and supervision of on-call staff during specifically assigned roles at an event and at events at which Catering Coordinators or Managers are not presentExercise the ability to delegate specific duties and tasks to on-call staff members while being organized, direct, firm, and thorough to ensure that the function room is set and food service is on track before guests arrive; all while maintaining knowledge of the flow and direction of the event.Responsible for concluding each event with an end of day report that includes all necessary paperwork to catering managementWill be responsible for any cashless/credit card machine payment processes and alcohol inventory – ensuring proper licensing and signage is present during an event where alcohol is servedUses effective communication when speaking with guests, fellow wait staff, the kitchen, or the managersKnowledge of all the menu items is necessary for each function which means being able to identify and communicate potential allergens to guestsMust gain and maintain Vermont Department of Liquor Control (DLC) certification, and maintain Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance to support responsible credit card processing. Maintain Middlebury College drivers license (to operate van or Buggy or box truck) to support delivery of event products.

General Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the care and upkeep of all Middlebury College catering and kitchen spaces and all equipment during catering functions.
• Must have knowledge of the flow of a function and be able to adjust as necessary and on a moment’s notice.
• Flexibility is required.
• If an event takes place outside of Atwater Dining, it will likely be necessary to return to Atwater to continue cleanup activities.

Experience

• 1-3 years experience on the Middlebury College DLC Certified On-Call Serving staff is strongly preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years experience in food & beverage service strongly preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs. frequently during the day and up to 50 lbs or more occasionally. Requires long periods of time standing as well as walking, bending, twisting and reaching. A high level of activity is required throughout the shift and must be maintained. Work shifts may occur during any time of the day, seven days per week on the Main Middlebury Campus or the Bread Loaf Campus. High School aged employees will be scheduled only during the appropriate legal work hours. College Students must be aware of their own academic demands when requesting shifts. Appropriate attire, grooming and adherence to professional standards is required. Punctuality is essential.

Benefits

Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events.