Senior Bar Lead (Catering Attendant), Variable Shift, IU Dining and Hospitality

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account (IU)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking dedicated dining staff to support events and daily catering operations on the Bloomington campus. You will assist with setup, service, and teardown, coordinate with kitchen and servers, and help manage inventory and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes hands-on back-of-house tasks, customer service, and teamwork in a dynamic event environment. A ServSafe certification and valid driver's license are required, with full-time hours and benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
• 2 years of experience in food service.
• Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
• Proof of Server Permit Application upon date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with the host of the event to ensure the event is exceeding their expectations.
• Oversees event setup, servers during the event, and breakdown of events.
• Assists with inventory management for alcohol.
• Attends pre-event meetings, and executes events according to the Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• Acts as a liaison between the host, kitchen, and servers.
• Assists with setting up and tearing down all venues, while communicating event expectations and ensuring customer service standards are demonstrated on the job.
• Works to store and deliver packages and equipment.
• Answers staff and customer questions, troubleshoots basic issues, and provides guidance on urgent matters.
• Covers bar event shifts, bartender breaks, and register operations as needed.
• Acts as back up for supervisor in his/her absence scheduling and training hourly employees on work activities.
• Trains employees in work and safety procedures and departmental policies.
• May provide guidance to lower-level catering positions.

Skills

Friendly service

Safety minded

Health & safety knowledge

Cooking principles

Customer inquiries handling

Team player

Communication and coaching

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

IMU DINING (BA-DIMU-IUBLA)

Indiana University (IU) Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Hospitality infuses Indiana University's beautiful campus with vibrant life, creating a home away from home for visitors and the IU community alike. From our space in the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) , hospitality staff serve thousands of guests each year through professional dining and retail operations, catered events, conferences, and celebrations, keeping our spaces clean and functional, our food tasty, and our customers happy.

Through meticulous planning and coordination, constant innovation, and a keen attention to detail, IU Catering staff use fresh, seasonal ingredients to deliver spectacular client-driven culinary experiences from piping hot coffee and in-house baked pastries for a meeting of 20 to a sumptuous 5 course meal and elegant custom cake for a wedding of 200 on campus and throughout Bloomington.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Interacts with the host of the event to ensure the event is exceeding their expectations.
• Oversees event setup, servers during the event, and breakdown of events.
• Assists with inventory management for alcohol.
• Attends pre-event meetings, and executes events according to the Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• Acts as a liaison between the host, kitchen, and servers.

General Responsibilities

• Assists with setting up and tearing down all venues, while communicating event expectations and ensuring customer service standards are demonstrated on the job.
• Works to store and deliver packages and equipment.
• Answers staff and customer questions, troubleshoots basic issues, and provides guidance on urgent matters.
• Covers bar event shifts, bartender breaks, and register operations as needed.
• Acts as back up for supervisor in his/her absence scheduling and training hourly employees on work activities.
• Trains employees in work and safety procedures and departmental policies.
• May provide guidance to lower-level catering positions.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience

Required

• 2 years of experience in food service.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Food Safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
• Proof of Server Permit Application upon date of hire.

Skills

Required

• Friendly and service-oriented.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of professional cooking principles.
• Ability to respond to common food inquiries or complaints from customers and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Ability to work comfortably in a group environment, treat employees and customers with kindness and respect.
• Ability to be a flexible team player in a dynamic environment requiring a customer focused approach and utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, communication, facilitation and coaching skills.
• Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.

This position requires tasks typically associated with back-of-the-house food service work. It involves periods of both sedentary work and times of frequent movement about the workspace. This role involves moving up to 15 to 25 pounds. This role requires using commercial kitchen equipment and tools, moving supplies and effective communication skills are necessary. This role involves handling meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens in the preparation of menu items and during the course of cleaning and ware-washing tasks. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

$15.75 per hour

Shift times vary according to business needs.

Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Food Services

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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