Catering Shift Lead

About SUNY Delhi:

The College Association at Delhi, Inc. (CADI) provides many campus services including dining and catering services, Campus Store, vending, Delhi Dollars Accounts and accounting services for Student Associations. CADI is a not-for-profit auxiliary corporation serving the SUNY Delhi community. CADI is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of students, faculty and administrators.

CADI is dedicated to supporting the success of SUNY Delhi, and each and every student through all its endeavors and programs. The Association and all of its employees are dedicated to the core mission of contributing to the success of SUNY Delhi's inclusive community by providing nourishment, guidance, scholarship, and experiences in a synergistic, efficient, and respectful manner.

Job Description:

The Catering Shift Lead is responsible to supervise all catered events, including in-house catering events and off-site locations and various service styles. You are executing the ultimate multitasking job around. In a matter of minutes you may be setting up and breaking down a catering event or providing exemplary guest service through all forms of banquet service. If you are fast on your feet, quick thinking and can perform several tasks at once; this may be a great job for you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of catering, including meeting with clients, service activities, sanitation, and fiscal responsibilities.

• Work with management and staff to ensure cost effective pricing and generate positive revenue from events.

• Supervise staff during all aspects of catered events to ensure high quality service standards and presentations are met.

• Meet with clients to coordinate event-specific details and special requests and develop plan to fulfill or exceed client's expectations.

• Use information on function sheets to coordinate food and beverage services for scheduled events.

• Provide and communicate a layout/ diagram of catering events, including details of table service.

• Maintain high sanitation and safety standards in all catering storage rooms and other catering areas.

• Control all labor schedules in accordance with budgeted costs.

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of current food and catering trends.

• Maintain proper stock level of all catering equipment

• Assist with hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising of all catering staff, including completing staff schedules and providing information about catering events to staff.

• Related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and one year, or combination of experience and higher education equal to three years.

• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format.

• Knowledge of food preparation, presentation and customer service.

• Basic computer skills as required by department.

• Must have valid driver license.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Work experience in college/university environment.

Additional Information:

• $20.54/hour

• Potential Available Shift

• Full Time: Variable Shifts based on events

• CSEA Local 628

• Full Time Benefits Available

• CADI & SUNY Delhi have a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• CADI & SUNY Delhi are committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

Application Instructions:

1.Apply first by completing the form linked below in Internet Explorer. http://www.delhi.edu/cadi/pdf/CADI Application for Employment.pdf

2.Fill out the PDF and save the application to your computer.

3.Once the PDF has been saved, click on the Apply Now button below, create a log in if needed, answer appropriate questions and upload your saved application.

URL: www.delhi.edu/cadi/pdf/CADI Application for Employment.pdf